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Source texts are reviews of publications containing translations and studies of ancient sources related to the history of ancient Rome and the ancient world. This category includes discussions of works by ancient authors, inscriptions, documents, and other source materials, assessed for the quality of their translation, scholarly commentary, and research relevance. This section is aimed at advanced readers and history enthusiasts.
Frontinus
"Stratagems. Aqueducts of Rome" is the greatest work of Frontinus, which consists of two books, which are a kind of report to the emperor about the condition of the aqueducts in Rome. By the way, Froninus presents the history and description of the water supply to the capital.
Nicolaus of Damascus
A contemporary of the times he describes, Nicholas of Damascus - the biographer of Emperor Augustus, gave us a portrait of the benefactor of the entire Roman world.
Procopius of Caesarea
A review of the book "Secret History", whose author Procopius of Caesarea described the rule of the famous imperial couple - Justinian and his wife Theodora.
