The fragmentary history of Priscus
Subtitle: Attila, the Huns and the Roman Empire, AD 430-476
By: translated with an introduction by John Given
Contributors: Given, John
Series: Christian Roman Empire series -- vol. 11
Publisher: Evolution Publishing
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Merchantville, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781935228141
Subjects: Textual Criticism; Huns; Early works to 1800; History
Work titles: Works
Description: "This small volume contains all that we have left of the history of Priscus of Panion, which is mostly lost. It is a firsthand account of Attila the Hun, Hunnic culture, and activities. This edition is the first translation based on the recently published new edition of Priskos's Greek fragments by Pia Carolla"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: I. Priskos, A Biographical Sketch; title: II. Priskos's History Book; title: III. The Text; title: IV. The Translation; title: The Fragmentary History of Priskos; title: Ancient Testimonia; title: Two Young Emperors; title: The Arrival of the Huns; title: Negotiating with Attila; title: Attila in the West; title: The Death of Attila; title: Diplomacy in the East; title: Turmoil in the West; title: Huns, Goths and Vandals; title: The End of the West; title: Miscellaneous Fragments.