Mellor, Ronald

The Roman Historians

London and New York: Routledge, 1999.

No Flaws or Blemishes; Gift Quality. 8.5 inches tall; 212 pages with an index and further readings.

Ronald Mellor's The Roman Historians offers a comprehensive exploration of ancient Roman historical writing. The book explains historical Roman writing by showing how literature, politics, and cultural memory intersected ancient Rome.

Through meticulous research and scholarly depth, The Roman Historians not only serves as a valuable resource for understanding ancient Roman historiography but also underscores the enduring influence of these historians on Western historical thought. From insightful analyses of each historian's approach to recounting Roman history, from Livy's mythic and patriotic retellings to Tacitus' critical examination of imperial power and corruption reflecting Roman cultural values and political ideologies.

Subjects: Roman Historiography, Ancient Roman, Literature History, Ancient Rome.

Item #20645
ISBN: 0415117747

Price: $24.00