The Style, Method, and Programme of Xiphilinus' <i>Epitome</i> of Cassius Dio's <i>Roman History</i>

Xiphilinus’ selections and omissions reveal a distinct authorial program, especially on issues of biography, kingship, and erudition that accord with vital concerns of other authors of the eleventh century.<br />

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Main Author: Christopher Thomas Mallan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Duke University 2013-09-01
Series:Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Studies
Online Access:http://grbs.library.duke.edu/article/view/14699
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title The Style, Method, and Programme of Xiphilinus' <i>Epitome</i> of Cassius Dio's <i>Roman History</i>
title_short The Style, Method, and Programme of Xiphilinus' <i>Epitome</i> of Cassius Dio's <i>Roman History</i>
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