Ammianus Marcellinus (St Andrews, Latin Historiography – LT4209) (original) (raw)

This paper examines the work of Ammianus Marcellinus, focusing on his contributions to Latin historiography during Late Antiquity. Topics discussed include the dichotomy between 'things seen' and 'things read', the literary style prevalent in his writings, and various aspects of his military career and the historical context in which he wrote. The paper also highlights Ammianus' use of digressions and his portrayal of significant figures and events of his time, further analyzing the implications of his historiographical approach.