A historical commentary on Cornelius Nepos life of Themistocles

Master Thesis

2008

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Musnick, Larry Jason
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Wardle, D
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University of Cape Town

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Classical Studies
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In writing a biography on Themistocles, Nepos consulted Greek sources, mainly consulted Thucydides. Nepos often paraphrases and quotes Thucydides, while also expressing his opinion on the death of Themistocles. When he departs from Thucydides' account, he uses Ephorus. The other extant, ancient sources on Themistocles are predominantly Greek, namely Plutarch, Herodotus, and Diodorus. Justin's Latin epitome of Trogus also covers this period.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-158).

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Classical Studies

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Musnick, L. 2008. A historical commentary on Cornelius Nepos life of Themistocles. University of Cape Town.

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