Selected Letters of Libanius
from the Age of Constantius and Julian
Liverpool University Press
Published on 1. February 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-85323-509-5 (ISBN)
Description
Libanius of Antioch (AD 314-393) stands out as a fundamental source for the history of the Greek East in the fourth century AD. Drawn from the 1269 letters written between 355 and 365, the 183 letters presented here play an important role in making the age of Constantius II and Julian the Apostate the best-documented period of the ancient world.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 147 mm
Weight
381 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85323-509-5 (9780853235095)
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Scott Bradbury is Professor Emeritus of Classical Languages and Literatures, Smith College, USA. His previous publications include Selected Letters of Libanius from the Age of Constantius and Julian (Translated Texts for Historians, Liverpool University Press 2004).
Content
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Glossary
A Note on Documentation
General Introduction
The Life of Libanius
Late Roman Government in the Greek East
Preservation and Survival of Libanius' Letters
SELECTED LETTERS
I. For Family Members (Bl-22)
II. To Emperors and Court Officials (B23-51)
Ill. To Prefects, Proconsuls and Vicarii (B52-85)
IV. To Provincial Governors (B86-143)
V. To Men of Letters and Curiales (B144-183)
Appendix 1: Libanius' Principal Correspondents (355-65)
Appendix 2: Index of Libanius' Letters Translated into English
Bibliography
Index
Map: Principal Destinations of Libanius' Letters AD 354-365
Abbreviations
Glossary
A Note on Documentation
General Introduction
The Life of Libanius
Late Roman Government in the Greek East
Preservation and Survival of Libanius' Letters
SELECTED LETTERS
I. For Family Members (Bl-22)
II. To Emperors and Court Officials (B23-51)
Ill. To Prefects, Proconsuls and Vicarii (B52-85)
IV. To Provincial Governors (B86-143)
V. To Men of Letters and Curiales (B144-183)
Appendix 1: Libanius' Principal Correspondents (355-65)
Appendix 2: Index of Libanius' Letters Translated into English
Bibliography
Index
Map: Principal Destinations of Libanius' Letters AD 354-365