Ammianus Marcellinus Delphi Complete Works of Ammianus Marcellinus (Illustrated)

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The fourth century soldier Ammianus Marcellinus' book of Roman history provides a remarkably accurate and impartial record, giving readers a succinct understanding of the fall of the Roman Empire. Delphi's Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin and Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Ammianus' complete extant works, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Ammianus' life and works* Features the complete extant works of Ammianus, in both English translation and the original Latin* Concise introductions to the history work* Provides two different translations of Ammianus' work: C. D. Yonge and J. C. Rolfe* Includes the translation that previously appeared in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Ammianus* Excellent formatting of the texts* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables* Provides a special dual English and Latin text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph - ideal for students* Features a bonus biography - discover Ammianus' ancient world* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genresPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super SetCONTENTS:The TranslationsHISTORY OF ROMEC. D. YONGE TRANSLATION, 1862J. C. ROLFE TRANSLATION, 1940The Latin TextCONTENTS OF THE LATIN TEXTThe Dual TextDUAL LATIN AND ENGLISH TEXTThe BiographyINTRODUCTION TO AMMIANUS by J. C. RolfePlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles