Roman Histories
Ancient Historians - Who Were the Ancient Historians?
One of Greece's contributions to the world was the development of the genre of history. History emerged from other styles of non-fiction writing, particularly travel writing. There were also ancient biographers and chroniclers. Here are some of the major ancient writers of ancient history or on closely related topics.
One of Greece's contributions to the world was the development of the genre of history. History emerged from other styles of non-fiction writing, particularly travel writing. There were also ancient biographers and chroniclers. Here are some of the major ancient writers of ancient history or on closely related topics.
Historia Augusta
The Historia Augusta 'Augustan History' is a mysterious series of biographies of Roman emperors.
The Historia Augusta 'Augustan History' is a mysterious series of biographies of Roman emperors.
Gesta Romanorum - Deeds of the Romans
The Gesta Romanorum was a source on ancient Romans used by Shakespeare, Chaucer, and others.
The Gesta Romanorum was a source on ancient Romans used by Shakespeare, Chaucer, and others.
The History of Rome, by Theodor Mommsen - Contents
An English translation of Theodor Mommsen's History of Rome.
An English translation of Theodor Mommsen's History of Rome.