Orosius and the Rhetoric of History
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The Histories Against the Pagans of Orosius, written in 416/7, has been one of the most influential works in the history of Western historiography. Often read as a theology of history, it has been rarely been set against the background of ancient historiography and rhetorical practice in the time of Orosius. Arguing for the closeness of rhetoric and historiography in Antiquity, this book shows how Orosius situates himself consciously in the classical...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:019874501X
ISBN13:9780198745013
Release Date:July 2015
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:272 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"
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