Herodiani Historiarum Libri 8 (1826)

By Herodianus

Book Overview

Herodiani Historiarum Libri 8 is a historical book written by Herodianus, a Roman historian who lived in the 3rd century AD. The book is divided into eight volumes and covers the period from the death of Marcus Aurelius in 180 AD to the accession of Gordian III in 238 AD. The book provides a detailed account of the political and military events that took place during this period, including the reigns of the emperors Commodus, Pertinax, Septimius Severus, and Maximinus Thrax. The book also covers the Roman campaigns against the Parthians and the Germans, as well as the civil wars that occurred during this period. The author's style is concise and straightforward, making the book easy to read and understand. Overall, Herodiani Historiarum Libri 8 is a valuable historical source for anyone interested in the history of ancient Rome.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104175495
• ISBN13: 9781104175498
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"