The problem of the date of Vegetius in the work of Michael B. Charles (2007) and the scholarship of the following years Cover Image

Das Problem der Datierung des Vegetius bei Michael B. Charles (2007) und in der Forschung der Folgejahre
The problem of the date of Vegetius in the work of Michael B. Charles (2007) and the scholarship of the following years

Author(s): Raphael Brendel
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Philology
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: literary chronology; military history of Late Antiquity; palace emperorship; Vegetius

Summary/Abstract: This paper provides an overview on the studies concerning the date of Vegetius in four parts. The first one is a detailed discussion of Charles’ book. Second, its reviews are examined for further arguments. Third, the scholarship of the following years is collected. Fourth, Maier’s studies on the “Palastkaisertum” are investigated as a possible way for a better contextualisation of Vegetius.

  • Issue Year: 2024/2024
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 163-189
  • Page Count: 27
  • Language: German
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