Ammianus Marcellinus, Seven Studies In His Language And Thought

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Ammianus Marcellinus Preface Contents Abbreviations 1 Moderation and Excess Other Formulae Connoting Excess Other Sources 2 Some Kindred Virtues and Vices Moderate Virtues and Their Contraries Arbitrary Behavior and License Determination and Obstinacy Pride and Anger Other Sources 3 The Rhetoric of Excess Lack of Self-Control Burning, Seething, and Swelling Savagery and Madness Extreme Situations Other Sources 4 Caution, Prudence, and Sobriety Political Caution Military Caution Caution: Miscellaneous Political Prudence Military Prudence Sobriety Other Sources 5 Sedition and Disturbance Urban Seditio-. Its Nature and Treatment Military Seditio: Its Nature and Treatment Turbae: Usurpation and Civil War Turbae: Invasions and Lesser Disturbances Other Sources 6 Adulation Flattery and Imperial Vices Aims and Effects Other Sources 7 The Imperial Power Terminology Insignia Sources and Justifications Relations between Emperors Rebellion and Usurpation Responsibilities Other Sources 8 Conclusion Selected Bibliography Index Locorum Index Verborum Potiorum