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Authority and Tradition in Ancient Historiography by John Marincola; American Council of Learned Societies is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Authority and Tradition in Ancient Historiography about?

This book is a study of the various claims to authority made by the ancient Greek and Roman historians throughout their histories and is the first to examine all aspects of the historian's self-presentation. It shows how each historian claimed veracity by imitating, modifying, and manipulating the traditions established by his predecessors. Beginning with a discussion of the tension between individuality and imitation, it then categorises and analyses the recurring style used to establish the historian's authority: how he came to write history; the qualifications he brought to the task; the inquiries and efforts he made in his research; and his claims to possess a reliable character. By detailing how each historian used the tradition to claim and maintain his own authority, the book contributes to a better understanding of the complex nature of ancient historiography.

Who reads Authority and Tradition in Ancient Historiography?

Author

John Marincola; American Council of Learned Societies

Publisher

Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)

Published

2003

Language

EN

ISBN

9780521545785

Category

history

Subjects

Fiction, Linguistics, History

Rating

3 / 5 (4 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14