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In Praise of Later Roman Emperors: The Panegyrici Latini
C. E. V. Nixon
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Paperback. An annotated English translation of the eleven later panegyrics (291-389 CE) of the XII Panegyrici Latini, with the original Latin text prepared by R A B Mynors. Each panegyric has a thorough introduction, and detailed commentary on historical events, style, figures of speech, and rhetorical strategies accompanies the translations. Series: Transformation of the Classical Heritage. Num Pages: 750 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; DSBB; HBLA1; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1014.
Here, for the first time, is an annotated English translation of the eleven later panegyrics (291-389 C.E.) of the XII Panegyrici Latini, with the original Latin text prepared by R. A. B. Mynors. Each panegyric has a thorough introduction, and detailed commentary on historical events, style, figures of speech, and rhetorical strategies accompanies the translations. The very difficult Latin of these insightful speeches is rendered into graceful English, yet remains faithful to the original.
Here, for the first time, is an annotated English translation of the eleven later panegyrics (291-389 C.E.) of the XII Panegyrici Latini, with the original Latin text prepared by R. A. B. Mynors. Each panegyric has a thorough introduction, and detailed commentary on historical events, style, figures of speech, and rhetorical strategies accompanies the translations. The very difficult Latin of these insightful speeches is rendered into graceful English, yet remains faithful to the original.
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Transformation of the Classical Heritage
Condition
New
Number of Pages
744
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520286252
SKU
V9780520286252
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About C. E. V. Nixon
C. E. V. Nixon is formerly Associate Professor of Ancient History at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, and is currently Deputy Director of the Australian Centre for Numismatic Studies. Barbara Saylor Rodgers is Professor of Classics at the University of Vermont.
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