Isbn: 9780282095314 - de athana rerum sicularum scriptore (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the writings of an ancient historian named Athenaeus, whose work provides a unique vantage point on the rich historical landscape of Syracusan rulers, particularly Dionysius the Elder and Dionysius the Younger. Despite the absence of Athenaeus' original writings, the author meticulously reconstructs their content through fragments preserved in later works, shedding light on the tumultuous events of the period. The book examines the historical contexts shaping Athenaeus' writings, the insights his work provides into the political, social, and cultural dynamics of his time, and the enduring legacy of his contributions to our understanding of ancient Syracuse. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…