Scriptores Historiae Avgvstae [Latin]

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Scriptores Historiae Augustae is a collection of biographies of Roman emperors, their co-rulers, and usurpers during the late second and third centuries AD. Written in Latin, it offers valuable, though sometimes unreliable, insights into the lives and reigns of figures such as Hadrian, Marcus Aurelius, Commodus, and others during a tumultuous period of Roman history. The authorship of the collection has been debated by scholars for centuries, adding to its enigmatic appeal. This historical text is a primary source for understanding the political, social, and military events of the Roman Empire, providing a glimpse into the personalities and decisions that shaped its trajectory. "Scriptores Historiae Augustae" remains an essential resource for historians and classicists interested in the Later Roman Empire.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Latin
• ISBN: 1141648547
• ISBN13: 9781141648542
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"