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Julius Caesar
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Livy
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Tacitus
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Herodotus
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Thucydides
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Xenophon
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Arrian
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Ammianus Marcellinus
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Suetonius
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Plutarch
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Polybius
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Sallust
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Strabo
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Flavius Josephus
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John Bagnell Bury
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Theodor Mommsen
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Edward Gibbon
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The Glory of Greece & Rome: A 24-Volume Anthology offers a comprehensive exploration into the literary and historical tapestries of antiquity. Spanning across genres and centuries, this extensive compilation encapsulates the enduring legacies of Greek and Roman thought.From the war chronicles of Thucydides and Julius Caesar to the biographical accounts of most influential characters in antiquity by Plutarch and Xenophon, the collection captures the manifold dimensions of classical civilization. Highlights include the vivid historiographies of Tacitus and Livy, as well as the meticulous geographic surveys of Strabo, each piece providing invaluable insights into the ancient world's socio-political and cultural landscapes. Contributing to this rich mosaic are some of history's most lauded historians and scholars, whose collective works have profoundly shaped modern understanding of classical antiquity. Figures like Herodotus, often hailed as the 'Father of History,' alongside others like Flavius Josephus provide epoch-defining perspectives that bridge historical accounts and narrative artistry. From Rome's epic rise under Suetonius' gaze to the nuanced annals of Gibbon and Mommsen's historiographic scholarship, the anthology reflects a confluence of diverse voices that collectively traverse the corridors of time, affirming the multifaceted ethos of the ancient Mediterranean. The Glory of Greece & Rome invites readers to immerse themselves in the intellectual and narrative riches of antiquity, serving both as an educational tool and a profound source of reflective scholarship. Within these volumes, readers will encounter a multiplicity of perspectives that encourage a deeper appreciation of the historical continuum and the dialogues embedded within these timeless works.
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