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}}[[File:AppianusAlexandriniRomanarum1670v1Frontispiece.jpg|left|thumb|250px|<center>Half-title, volume one.</center>]][http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appian Appian] (c. AD 95–c. AD 165) was a Greek historian from Alexandria. He became a Roman citizen and moved to Rome after the Jewish uprising in Alexandria of 116-117CE. After working as an advocate (somewhat like a modern-day attorney), Appian’s friendships and connections helped him work his way up to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procurator_%28Roman%29 procurator] position under [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoninus_Pius Emperor Antoninus Pius.] This high-ranking position gave him the financial resources and freedom to work on his Roman History. <ref>"[http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780192801463.001.0001/acref-9780192801463-e-180 Appian]" in ''Oxford Dictionary of the Classical World'', ed. John Roberts (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007).</ref><br /> | }}[[File:AppianusAlexandriniRomanarum1670v1Frontispiece.jpg|left|thumb|250px|<center>Half-title, volume one.</center>]][http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appian Appian] (c. AD 95–c. AD 165) was a Greek historian from Alexandria. He became a Roman citizen and moved to Rome after the Jewish uprising in Alexandria of 116-117CE. After working as an advocate (somewhat like a modern-day attorney), Appian’s friendships and connections helped him work his way up to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procurator_%28Roman%29 procurator] position under [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoninus_Pius Emperor Antoninus Pius.] This high-ranking position gave him the financial resources and freedom to work on his Roman History. <ref>"[http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780192801463.001.0001/acref-9780192801463-e-180 Appian]" in ''Oxford Dictionary of the Classical World'', ed. John Roberts (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007).</ref><br /> | ||
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by Appian of Alexandria
| Appianou Alexandreōs Rōmaika | |
 Title page from Appianou Alexandreōs Rōmaika, George Wythe Collection, Wolf Law Library, College of William & Mary. | |
| Author | Appianus of Alexandria |
| Published | Amstelodami: Ex officinâ Joh. Janssonii à Waesbergen, et Johannis à Someren |
| Date | 1670 |
| Language | Greek and Latin |
| Volumes | 2 volume set |
| Desc. | 8vo (20 cm.) |
| Location | Shelf H-2 |
As a history of Rome, Appian’s work covers a significant span of centuries prior to his birth. Consequently, he had to use other sources in order to get appropriate material. It is argued by some scholars that Appian used general knowledge, memory and notes, and direct sources in order to compile his history. At points, it seems to be an unusual mixture of valid data (likely taken from previous authors) and errors (Appian’s attempts to analyze historical events and significance). Despite these difficulties, it is very significant for covering the period of the Roman Civil Wars (133-35 BCE). None of the original sources about the Roman Civil Wars, which Appian used for this portion of his History, survive fully to this date, so his recounting is crucial.[2]
Evidence for Inclusion in Wythe's Library
Listed in the Jefferson Inventory of Wythe's Library as "Appianus. variorum. 2.v. 8vo." and given by Thomas Jefferson to his grandson Thomas Jefferson Randolph. The Brown Bibliography[3] lists the 1670 edition published in Amsterdam based on copies owned by Jefferson (he sold one of these to the Library of Congress[4]; his grandson, Francis Eppes sold the other in 1873). George Wythe's Library[5] on LibraryThing indicates "Precise edition unknown." The Wolf Law Library followed Brown's recommendation and purchased the 1670 Amsterdam edition.
Description of the Wolf Law Library's copy
Bound in full contemporary vellum with raised bands and lozenges on covers. Purchased from Richard Smith.
Images of the library's copy of this book are available on Flickr. View the record for this book in William & Mary's online catalog.
