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| + | Dionysius of Halicarnassus (60 BCE–7 BCE) was a Greek historian and an instructor in the art of rhetoric. His ''Rhōmaïke Archaiologia'' is considered to be one of the most valuable sources of early Roman history.<ref>''Encyclopædia Britannica Online'', s. v. [http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/164249/Dionysius-of-Halicarnassus "Dionysius of Halicarnassus"], accessed November 07, 2013.</ref> Dionysius initially migrated to Rome in 30 BCE and spent twenty-two years studying the Latin language and preparing materials for his history.<ref>Ibid.</ref> In addition to dedicating time to his own studies, he also gave lessons in rhetoric during his period in Rome.<ref>Ibid.</ref> ''Rhōmaïke Archaiologia'' (''Roman Antiquities'') consisted of twenty, carefully researched books.<ref>William Smith and Charles Anthon, "Dionysius of Halicarnassus" in ''A New Classical Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography, Mythology, and Geography, Partly Based Upon the Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology'', rev. ed. (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1851), 6.</ref> Even though some critics consider Dionysius to be a mediocre historian, many agree that he was an exceptional literary critic who was very proficient at examining an author’s style and historical context.<ref>''Encyclopædia Britannica Online'', s. v. "Dionysius of Halicarnassus."</ref> In addition to authoring his extensive history of Rome, Dionysius also wrote essays on a variety of topics. His essay “Peri syntheseos onomaton” is the only surviving ancient discussion of word order.<ref>Ibid.</ref> | ||
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by Dionysius of Halicarnassus
Dionysius of Halicarnassus (60 BCE–7 BCE) was a Greek historian and an instructor in the art of rhetoric. His Rhōmaïke Archaiologia is considered to be one of the most valuable sources of early Roman history.[1] Dionysius initially migrated to Rome in 30 BCE and spent twenty-two years studying the Latin language and preparing materials for his history.[2] In addition to dedicating time to his own studies, he also gave lessons in rhetoric during his period in Rome.[3] Rhōmaïke Archaiologia (Roman Antiquities) consisted of twenty, carefully researched books.[4] Even though some critics consider Dionysius to be a mediocre historian, many agree that he was an exceptional literary critic who was very proficient at examining an author’s style and historical context.[5] In addition to authoring his extensive history of Rome, Dionysius also wrote essays on a variety of topics. His essay “Peri syntheseos onomaton” is the only surviving ancient discussion of word order.[6]
Bibliographic Information
Author: Dionysius of Halicarnassus
Title: Dionysiou Halikarnasseōs Peri Syntheseōs Onomatōn = Dionysii Halicarnassei De Structura Orationis Liber
Publication Info: Londini: Impensis R. Knaplock, in Cœmeterio Paulino, 1728.
Edition:
Evidence for Inclusion in Wythe's Library
Description of the Wolf Law Library's copy
Bound in contemporary full roan with red morocco label on gilt-decorated spine. Purchased from Rulon-Miller Books.
References
- ↑ Encyclopædia Britannica Online, s. v. "Dionysius of Halicarnassus", accessed November 07, 2013.
- ↑ Ibid.
- ↑ Ibid.
- ↑ William Smith and Charles Anthon, "Dionysius of Halicarnassus" in A New Classical Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography, Mythology, and Geography, Partly Based Upon the Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, rev. ed. (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1851), 6.
- ↑ Encyclopædia Britannica Online, s. v. "Dionysius of Halicarnassus."
- ↑ Ibid.
