Description The work History of the Empire after Marcus by Herodian, is an important historical text from the Roman era. Herodian (c. 170–240 A.D.) was a Greek historian and author. His work History of the Empire after Marcus he describes the history of the Roman Empire from the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius in 180 A.D. up to Herodian’s own time. Herodian examines the turmoil and power struggles that followed the death of Marcus Aurelius, the crisis of succession, and the conflicts among various claimants to imperial authority. He presents the changes in the administration of the Roman Empire and the reforms carried out during the reigns of the emperors of that period. He also describes the military campaigns and external conflicts faced by the Roman emperors, as well as their relations with neighboring states and nations. Herodian’s work provides valuable information for understanding the Roman history of his time and the political situation of the Empire. The collection includes 3 volumes. Each volume contains the original text in Ancient Greek, a Modern Greek translation, an introduction, and commentary.
