Usages of the Past in Roman Historiography contains 11 articles on how the Ancient Roman historians used, and manipulated, the past. Key themes include the impa
An introduction to how the history of Rome was written in the ancient world, and its impact on later periods. It presents essays by an international team of sch
Although the relationship of Greco-Roman historians with their readerships has attracted much scholarly attention, classicists principally focus on individual h
The Romans' devotion to their past pervades almost every aspect of their culture. But the clearest image of how the Romans wished to interpret their past is fou
Roman Historiography: An Introduction to its Basic Aspects and Development presents a comprehensive introduction to the development of Roman historical writings