Byzantine Readings of Ancient Historians

<p><em>Byzantine Readings of Ancient Historians</em> includes translations of texts written by Byzantines on specific ancient historians. Each translated text is accompanied by an introduction and notes to highlight the specific context and purpose of its composition. In order to present a rounded picture of the reception of Greek historiography in Byzantium a wide range of genres have been considered such as poems and epigrams essays personalized scholia and commentaries. <i>Byzantine Readings of Ancient Historians </i>is therefore an important resource for scholars and students of ancient history.</p>