The Text Tradition Of Ammianus Marcellinus (1904)

The Text Tradition of Ammianus Marcellinus is a scholarly work by Charles Upson Clark, first published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive study of the textual history of the Roman historian Ammianus Marcellinus, who lived in the fourth century AD and wrote a history of the Roman Empire from the death of Emperor Nerva in 96 AD to the accession of Emperor Valentinian II in 375 AD. Clark's book examines the surviving manuscripts of Ammianus's work, which were written over a period of more than a thousand years and are now scattered in libraries and archives throughout Europe. He analyzes the various versions of the text, identifies errors and discrepancies, and traces the evolution of the text over time. The book also includes a detailed discussion of the sources used by Ammianus in his history, as well as his style and literary techniques. Clark's analysis sheds light on the historical context in which Ammianus wrote, and provides valuable insights into the politics, culture, and society of the late Roman Empire. Overall, The Text Tradition of Ammianus Marcellinus is a seminal work in the field of classical studies, and remains an important resource for scholars and students of Roman history and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.