Greek Narratives of the Roman Empire Under the Severans: Cassius Dio, Philostratus and Herodian

ISBN-13: 9781107638761 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 352 str.

Adam M. (University of Alberta) Kemezis

Opis

This book explores how Greek authors who witnessed sudden political change reacted by re-imagining the larger narrative of the Roman past.

Recenzje

'[A] very readable volume, which is well-produced … based on the successful use of novel approaches and original questions. It will surely be essential reading for students and specialists in Classics and Roman imperial history.' Alexander V. Makhlaiuk, Bryn Mawr Classical Review

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. From Antonine to Severan; 3. Cassius Dio: the last Annalist; 4. Philostratus' Apollonius: Hellenic perfection on an imperial stage; 5. Philostratus' Sophists: Hellas' Antonine golden age; 6. Herodian: a dysfunctional Rome; Appendix 1. The date of composition of Dio's history; Appendix 2. The dates and addressees of Philostratus' Apollonius and Sophists; Appendix 3. The date, scope and author of Herodian's history.