Authority and Tradition in Ancient Historiography /

How did Greek and Roman historians claim the authority to narrate the deeds embraced by their histories? In this acclaimed and influential book, John Marincola examines all aspects of their self-presentation, surveying the entire field from Herodotus (fifth century BCE) to Ammianus Marcellinus (four...

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Main Author: Marincola, John (Author)
Other Authors: Pelling, C. B. R. (writer of foreword.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2025.
Edition:Second edition.
Series:Cambridge classical classics.
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by Marincola, John
Published 1997
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