A Companion to Greek and Roman Historiography

Marincola, John

This two-volume Companion to Greek and Roman Historiography reflects the new directions and interpretations that have arisen in the field of ancient historiography in the past few decades.

• Comprises a series of cutting edge articles written by recognised scholars
• Presents broad, chronological treatments of important issues in the writing of history and antiquity
• These are complemented by chapters on individual genres and sub-genres from the fifth century B.C.E. to the fourth century C.E.
• Provides a series of interpretative readings on the individual historians
• Contains essays on the neighbouring genres of tragedy, biography, and epic, among others, and their relationship to history

Details

Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2010-12-20

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781444339239

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Dimensions: 247.4cm x172.7cm

Pages: 752.0