Article ID: CBB829920369

Widerspenstige Flüsse und hinterhältige Schluchten - Ammians anthropomorphe Natur (2015)

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The geographical digressions in Ammianus Marcellinus’ text have often been neglected with respect to their narrative function. This article explores how Ammianus makes frequent use of geographical descriptions to underline the unity of space and people: for Ammianus, the conquest of a territory must always go along with the subjugation of its natural world.

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Authors & Contributors
Schneider, Pierre
Panichi, Silvia
Hoz, María Paz de
Rodolfo Bargnesi
Podestà, Simone
Baier, Christof
Concepts
Geography
Roman Empire
Interdisciplinary approach to knowledge
Explorers and Exploration
Historical geography
Strategy, military
Time Periods
Ancient
2nd century
Early modern
Renaissance
Medieval
18th century
Places
Hellenistic world
Mediterranean region
Egypt
Alexandria (Egypt)
Macedonia
Europe
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