Private orations of themistius, the

Auteur :
Penella, Robert J.
Éditeur :
University of California Press
ISBN :
9780520218215
Date de publication :
1 nov. 1999
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 2,8 cm
Poids :
590 g
Format :
Cloth over boards
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Themistius was a philosopher, a prominent Constantinopolitan senator, and an adviser to Roman emperors during the 4th century A D. This work focuses on the culture of Constantinople and the eastern Roman empire during the fourth century. It provides a resource on the late antique period, as well as on Greek intellectual history and oratory.