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Introduction to Ammianus Marcellinus from Soldier to Author

Hanaghan, Michael Peter
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Woods, David
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Hanaghan, Michael Peter
Woods, David
Abstract
Ammianus Marcellinus composed a history of the Roman empire from 96 AD to 378 AD, focusing on the mid-fourth century during which he served in the army. His experience as a soldier during this period provides crucial realia of warfare, while his knowledge of literature, especially the genre of historiography, enabled him to imbue his narrative with literary flair. This book explores the tension between Ammianus’ roles as soldier and author, examining how his military experience affected his history, and conversely how his knowledge of literature affected his descriptions of the Roman army.
Keywords
Ammianus Marcellinus, Greek Literature, Latin Literature, historiography, Roman army, 4th Century
Date
2022
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Book chapter
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Ammianus Marcellinus From Soldier to Author
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1
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Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry
Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
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Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14802/966
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10.1163/9789004525351
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Copyright 2022 by Michael Hanaghan and David Woods.
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