Justin: Epitome of The Philippic History of Pompeius Trogus: Volume I: Books 11-12: Alexander the Great Clarendon Ancient History Series Books 11-12 Vol 1

Author	Justin
Format	Hardcover
ISBN	9780198149071
Publication Date	05/08/2007
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Manufacturer	Oxford University Press

The Philippic History of Pompeius Trogus is a source for historians on the life and times of Alexander the Great. Justin's "epitome" or abridged version of the work is presented in this volume. A second volume, forthcoming, will cover books 13-15.

This volume presents the first authoritative English translation and scholarly commentary on a little known but important ancient historical source: the second/third century Roman historian Justin's "epitome" or abridged version of the Philippic History by Pompeius Trogus (27 BC-AD 14). This book covers books 11-12 and represents one of the five major sources for historians on the life and times of Alexander the Great. A second volume, forthcoming, will cover books 13-15.