|  | Mehl, Andreas
Roman Historiography
An Introduction to its Basic Aspects and Development
Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World
 1. Auflage April 2011
105,- Euro
2011. 304 Seiten, Hardcover
ISBN 978-1-4051-2183-5 - John Wiley & Sons
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Roman Historiography presents a comprehensive introduction to the development of Roman historical writings in the ancient world. Rooting his survey in the context of its Greek predecessors, and within the broader framework of Roman literature and society, Mehl discusses every historical writer of significance in the ancient Roman era. Also considered are essential themes such as genre, teleology, the idea of Rome, and exemplary moral conduct.
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Translator's Preface
Introduction: The Importance of Ancient Historiography and the Purpose of this Book
1: Ancient Literature and Roman Historiography
2: The Formation and Establishment of Tradition in the Ruling Class of the Early and Middle Roman Republic
3: Early Roman Historiography: Self-Justification and Memory in earlier Annalistic Writing
4: The Historiography of Rome between the Fronts of the Civil Wars
5: Augustan Rome, Roman Empire, and other Peoples and Kingdoms
6: Imperial History and the History of Emperors: Imperial History as the History of Emperors
7: Roman History and Universal History between Classical Religion ("Paganism") and Christianity
8: Some Basic Principles of Ancient Historical Thought
Chronological Table
Select Bibliography
End Notes
Index
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