Classical Studies 2440A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Gnaeus Pompeius Trogus, Callisthenes, Proskynesis
27 Apr 2017
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Up until 60bc, finished it in 30bc. Called a historical library in 40 books. Book 17: alex, but if you want to learn about his background, before it in 16. Missing piece of book 17 (winter 339 summer 327) Quality as a historian varies greatly depending on his sources. Source for alex is said to be cleitarchus tends to write not chronologically, but from one source at a time (q. ) Consul in a year between 41 and 46ad. Orator, historian (probably the same person), wrote in the reign of claudius. 10 book history of alex, first two books are missing. Extremely long winded and has extended speeches. Great deal of valuable information on macedonian customs. Wrote in greek, but had a latinized name (l. flavius arrianus) Studied philosophy under epictetus (famous stoic philosopher, 1st 2nd century) 108-112: ran into hadrian, brought into senate and became consul in 129.
