Roman Historiography: An Introduction to its Basic Aspects and Development presents a comprehensive introduction to the development of Roman historical writings in both Greek and Latin, from the early annalists to Orosius and Procopius of Byzantium.

Provides an accessible survey of every historical writer of significance in the Roman world
Traces the growth of Christian historiography under the influence of its pagan adversaries
Offers valuable insight into current scholarly trends on Roman historiography
Includes a user-friendly bibliography, catalog of authors and editions, and index
Selected by Choice as a 2013 Outstanding Academic Title

Translated by: Hans-Friedrich Mueller