Abridgement of Roman History: Easy-to-Read Layout - Paperback

by Eutropius (Author), John Selby Watson (Translator)

EUTROPIUS, Roman historian, flourished in the latter half of the 4th century A.D. He held the office of secretary at Constantinople, accompanied Julian on his expedition against the Persians (363), and was alive during the reign of Valens (364-378), to whom he dedicates his history. This work (Breviarium historiae Romanae) is a complete compendium, in ten books, of Roman history from the foundation of the city to the accession of Valens. It was compiled with considerable care from the best accessible authorities, and is written generally with impartiality, and in a clear and simple style. Although the Latin in some instances differs from that of the purest models, the work was for a long time a favourite elementary school-book.

This new edition comes with an Easy-to-Read layout designed to make reading comfortable.