- Title:
- Ammianus Marcellinus as a guide to the strategies of Julians Gallic campaign 356 - 361.
- Creator:
- White, Andrea
- Date Created:
- 1998
- Degree Awarded:
- Master of Arts
- Subjects:
- Ammianus Marcellinus Rerum Gestarum Libri Ammianus Marcellinus Political And Social Views Rome Julian, 361-363 Roman Empire, 284-476
- Geographical Focus:
- Rome Gaul
- Supporting Materials:
- n/a
- Description:
- In the early 350’ AD eastern Gaul was being overrun by German raiders as a result of the neglect of the frontier during civil conflicts. This thesis examines Ammianus Marcellinus Res Gestae for its portrayal of the strategies of Julian’s Gallic campaign (356 - 361) with respect to manpower, the elimination of the Germanic threat and the fortification of the frontier. Ammianus' history and the additional information offered by the works of contemporary writers and by the archaeological record make it possible to follow the strategic planning for the restoration of the Rhineland. However, Ammianus was a great admirer of Julian and it is shown that he altered or obscured facts in his history in order to impart to his audience an image of the Caesar as a great general and leader.
Source
- Preferred Citation:
- White, Andrea. 1998. "Ammianus Marcellinus as a guide to the strategies of Julians Gallic campaign 356 - 361.", Department of History, Carleton University
- Link to this page:
- https://cuhistory.github.io/grads/items/hist_203.html
Rights
- Rights:
- Copyright the author, all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.