The History of Menander the Guardsman. Introductory Essay, Text, Translation and Historiographical Notes

by R.C. Blockley

Almost all of the very little we know of Menander comes from the preface of his History. Having studied the law, Menander did not become an advocate, preferring instead to become a 'man-about-town'. He was saved from this life of degradation by the accession of the poetry and history enthusiast Emperor Maurice, and the rewards that being a writer could now bring. Whether his History was commissioned by the Emperor is not known, but he was certainly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0905205456
• ISBN13: 9780905205458
• Release Date: October 1985
• Publisher: Francis Cairns Publications
• Length: 307 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.5" x 5.5"