The Text Tradition Of Ammianus Marcellinus (1904)

By Charles Upson Clark

Book Overview

The Text Tradition of Ammianus Marcellinus is a book written by Charles Upson Clark and published in 1904. The book is focused on the analysis and study of the text tradition of Ammianus Marcellinus, a Roman historian who lived in the 4th century AD. The author examines the different versions of Ammianus' works that have survived over time, including manuscripts and printed editions, and analyzes the variations and discrepancies between them. The book also provides a detailed history of the transmission of Ammianus' works, from their creation in the 4th century to their preservation and dissemination in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The Text Tradition of Ammianus Marcellinus is an important resource for scholars and students of ancient history, textual criticism, and manuscript studies, offering valuable insights into the complexities of the transmission of ancient texts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437340636
• ISBN13: 9781437340631
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"