Ammianus Marcellinus

Routledge eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Ronald Mellor, Jason Moralee
DOI: 10.4324/9781351188159-22
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Abstract

This chapter features selections from Ammianus Marcellinus, a Greek-born soldier and historian whose Latin Res Gestae continues Tacitus’ Histories from 96 to 378 ce . A veteran of Julian’s campaigns and an admirer of the emperor, Ammianus offers a vivid, wide-ranging account of the late empire, combining political and military events with insights into administration and society. These excerpts include Constantius II’s visit to Rome and the death of Julian, the last pagan emperor, on his Persian campaign.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Classical Antiquity Studies Byzantine Studies and History Historical and Religious Studies of Rome

Publication details

Journal / source
Routledge eBooks
Pages
614–625
Publication date
3 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter