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KRAUS, C.S., and A.J. WOODMAN, Latin Historians. Published for the Classical Association, Oxford University Press, Oxford (...), 1997. 132p. Sewn. Lower corner back cover and pages a bit creased. Blue pencil markings and underlinings on p.124 (Abbreviations). Series: Greece & Rome, New Surveys in the Classics, No.27.In recent decades there has been a complete revolution in the way we read the historians of Greece and Rome. Their works have been shown to be quite different in nature from those of today's historians; instead, their techniques and assumptions have much in common with those of Homer or Virgil. Using these narratives as sources for ancient history has become more problematic than ever before, as we come to understand better how their style (the medium) and content (the message) shape each other. This book briefly introduces this revolution as it affects our reading of Latin historical writing, and then provides authoritative and informative discussions of the three major Latin historians of the classical period: Sallust, Livy, and Tacitus. The focus is on narrative technique and structure, intertextuality, and close reading, and the discussions are as accessible to beginning students as they are useful to experienced teachers. (Publisher's information). 'This is a richly rewarding volume, which will generate enthusiasm for Latin historians amongst newcomers, while challenging others to view these texts through fresh eyes. We should look forward to any future collaboration between K. and W., whose approaches are so distinctive but complementary.' (RHIANNON ASH in The Classical Review (New Series), 1999, p.74). € 10.00 (Antiquarian) ISBN: 9780199222933