Author Description

Justin was a Roman historian that flourished in the second or early third century AD. Almost nothing is known of his personal history. He composed an Epitome of Gnaeus Pompeius Trogus’ expansive ‘Philippic Histories’, a history of the kings of Macedon, which was compiled in the time of Augustus and is now lost. Like his model, Justin employs numerous digressions throughout, rendering the work more of an idiosyncratic anthology than a strict epitome. Divided into forty-four books, it is one of only five surviving major accounts of Alexander, with important insights into his father, Philip II. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, offering both English translations and the original Latin texts. This eBook presents Justin’s complete extant works, with illustrations, an informative introduction and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Justin's life and works * Features the complete extant works of Justin, in both English translation and the original Latin * Concise introduction to the text * Includes John Selby Watson’s 1853 translation * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables * Includes Justin's rare Prologi, first time in digital print * Provides a special dual English and Latin text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for students * Features two bonus biographies CONTENTS: The Translation Epitome of the Philippic History of Pompeius Trogus The Latin Text Contents of the Latin Text The Dual Text Dual Latin and English Text The Biographies Gnaeus Pompeius Trogus Justin