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The Lost Historians of Late Antiquity: Unlocking an Enigmatic Era

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In the twilight of the Roman Empire, as the once-mighty empire crumbled under the weight of internal decay and external pressures, a group of historians emerged from the chaos to document the tumultuous events that unfolded.

The Historians of Late Antiquity

by David Rohrbacher

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These historians, writing in Greek and Latin, witnessed the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the rise of Christianity, and the emergence of new empires in the East and West. Their works, however, were often overshadowed by later historians and have remained relatively unknown to the general public.

But in recent decades, there has been a renewed interest in these lost historians of late antiquity. Scholars have begun to re-examine their works and to appreciate their unique insights into a pivotal period in human history.

Now, in The Historians of Late Antiquity, a team of leading scholars brings together the latest research on these enigmatic historians. This comprehensive volume explores the lives, works, and lasting legacy of the most important historians of late antiquity, including:

Ammianus Marcellinus, a Roman soldier who wrote a detailed history of the Roman Empire from the reign of Constantine to the death of Valens.
Zosimus, a Greek historian who wrote a history of the Roman Empire from the reign of Augustus to the sack of Rome by Alaric.
Procopius, a Byzantine historian who wrote a history of the reign of Justinian, as well as a secret history that exposed the emperor's tyranny.
Jordanes, a Gothic historian who wrote a history of the Goths, as well as a summary of the works of Cassiodorus.

The Historians of Late Antiquity is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of late antiquity. This comprehensive volume provides a wealth of information on the lives, works, and lasting legacy of the enigmatic historians who shaped our understanding of the era.

Unveiling the Enigmatic Historians

The historians of late antiquity were a diverse group of individuals, from Roman soldiers to Byzantine bureaucrats to Gothic nobles.

Ammianus Marcellinus, for example, was a Roman soldier who served in the army of Emperor Julian the Apostate. After Julian's death, Ammianus retired from the army and devoted himself to writing a history of the Roman Empire. His history is a valuable source of information on the military and political events of the fourth century.

Zosimus, on the other hand, was a Greek historian who lived in Constantinople in the early fifth century. Zosimus's history is a biased and often inaccurate account of the Roman Empire, but it is nevertheless a valuable source of information on the period.

Procopius was a Byzantine historian who lived in the sixth century. Procopius was a close associate of Emperor Justinian, and his history of Justinian's reign is a detailed and often flattering account of the emperor's accomplishments. However, Procopius also wrote a secret history of Justinian's reign, which exposed the emperor's tyranny and corruption.

Jordanes was a Gothic historian who lived in the sixth century. Jordanes was a member of the Gothic court of Emperor Theodoric the Great, and his history of the Goths is a valuable source of information on the history of the Goths.

Exploring Their Enduring Legacy

The historians of late antiquity have left a lasting legacy on our understanding of the era. Their works provide a valuable window into the tumultuous events of the fourth, fifth, and sixth centuries, and they have helped to shape our understanding of the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of Christianity.

In The Historians of Late Antiquity, a team of leading scholars explores the enduring legacy of these enigmatic historians. This comprehensive volume examines the impact of their works on later historians, as well as their influence on our understanding of late antiquity.

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The Historians of Late Antiquity

by David Rohrbacher

5 out of 5