Pompeius Trogus, a Romanized Gaul living in the age of Augustus, wrote a forty-four book universal history (The Philippic History) of the non-Roman, Mediterranean world. This work was later abbreviated by a certain M. Junianus Justinus, better known as Justin. This volume presents the first modern English translation and scholarly commentary on Books 11-12 of Justin's so-called 'Epitome' of the history. These books constitute one of the five major sources for the history of Alexander the Great and belong to the so-called 'Vulgate' tradition, which in the opinion of many scholars derives ultimately from the lost historian Clearchus of Alexandria. The original work of Pompeius Trogus appears to have had stylistic and historical influences on the better known History of Alexander by Quintus Curius Rufus. In this volume the authors tease out and differentiate as far as possible the relative contributions of the historian Trogus and the 'epitomator' Justin. The commentary examines the relationship of Justin-Trogus to both the extant sources and the works of the lost Alexander historians, and a serious attempt is made to explain errors or deviations from well-known sources in terms of the methods of historian and 'epitomator' before resorting to the expedient of textual emendation. A second volume, covering books 13-15, is forthcoming.

Justin: Epitome of The Philippic History of Pompeius Trogus (Clarendon Ancient History Series)

Computers & Technology

Yardley, John

Justin

Programming

Oxford University Press

This volume presents the first authoritative English translation and scholarly commentary on a little known but important ancient historical source: the second/third century Roman historian Justin's "epitome" or abridged version of the Philippic History by Pompeius Trogus (27 BC-AD 14). This book covers books 11-12 and represents one of the five major sources for historians on the life and times of Alexander the Great. A second volume, forthcoming, will cover books 13-15.

Literature & Fiction

History & Criticism

Clarendon Press

In this work, John Yardley discusses the appeal of watercolour as a medium and shows how he exploits its unique properties to accommodate his impressionistic style.

Watercolour: A Personal View

Arts & Photography

David & Charles, UK

All the excitement and magic of watercolor emerge as a professional artist reveals his ways of working and his sources of inspiration. Observe him creating light effects, unusual juxtapositions of color, and more. There's no better way to appreciate watercolor's luminosity, sparkle, vibrancy, and sensuousness. "Here, the reader looks over the shoulder of the master...and sees how he thinks....Yardley considers ideas, tries them out, and rejects or modifies them in a personal narrative of his painting style....an inspiring, readable volume..."--Library Journal.

John Yardley, a Personal View: Watercolour

David&Charles

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