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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      23 July 2021
      12 August 2021
      ISBN:
      9781108923019
      9781108831000
      9781108926232
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108923019
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.677kg, 372 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (229 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.537kg, 372 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Ancient History, Classical Studies
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    The Roman History of Cassius Dio provides one of the most important continuous narratives of the early Roman empire, spanning the inception of the Principate under Augustus to the turbulent years of the Severan Dynasty. It has been a major influence on how scholars have thought about Roman imperial history, from the Byzantine period down to the present day, as well as being a work of considerable literary sophistication and merit. This book, the product of an international collaborative project, brings together thirteen chapters written by scholars based in Europe, North America, and Australia. They offer new approaches to Dio's representation of Roman emperors, their courtiers, and key political constituencies such as the army and the people, as well as the literary techniques he uses to illuminate his narrative, from speeches to wonder narratives.

    Reviews

    ‘… a welcome and timely contribution to the ongoing discussion dedicated to the Roman History of Cassius Dio and the history of imperial Rome and its literature.’

    Richard Westall Source: Plekos

    'Davenport and Mallan have produced an essential and enormously important volume that will be required reading for any specialist who wishes to approach the work of Dion. '

    Gustavo Vivas García Source: Bryn Mawr Classical Review

    ‘Editors Caillan Davenport and Christopher Mallan provide a well-balanced introduction that weaves Dio’s imperial history and the volume’s chapters together nicely. One particular strength is their attention to illustrating the biographical ‘impulse’ in Dio’s imperial narrative, while emphasising that the biographies are but part of a larger whole.’

    Brandon Jones Source: Histos

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