Greco-Roman historian (c. 95 – c.165)
| Born | 2nd cent. A.D. |
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![Cover of: The history of Appian of Alexandria: In two parts the first consisting of the Punick, Syrian, Parthian, Mitbridatick [sic], Illyrian; Spanish, and Hannibalick Wars. The second containing five books of the Civil Wars of Rome: wherein is related at large the conspiracy of Cataline; the wars betwixt Pompey and Cæsar, in Pharsalia; Pompey's defeat, flight into, and murther in Egypt; Cato's death at Utica; the end of the African war; Cæsar's return in triumph to Rome; takes the sovereign authority; is slain by Brutus and Cassius, &c. Anthony, with young Octavius, attack Brutus and Cassius, who fly into Syria; Augustus returns to Rome; condemns the conspirators; is reconciled to Mark Anthony; Brutus slain in Gaul; his head brought to Rome; the accommodation betwixt Cæsar, Anthony, and Lepidus; the triumvirs, Brutus, and Cassius, defeated and slain; Anthony's journey into Asia; his love with Cleopatra; the sea fight betwixt Cæsar and Pompey. Made English by J.D](/images/icons/avatar_book-sm.png "Cover of: The history of Appian of Alexandria: In two parts the first consisting of the Punick, Syrian, Parthian, Mitbridatick [sic], Illyrian; Spanish, and Hannibalick Wars. The second containing five books of the Civil Wars of Rome: wherein is related at large the conspiracy of Cataline; the wars betwixt Pompey and Cæsar, in Pharsalia; Pompey's defeat, flight into, and murther in Egypt; Cato's death at Utica; the end of the African war; Cæsar's return in triumph to Rome; takes the sovereign authority; is slain by Brutus and Cassius, &c. Anthony, with young Octavius, attack Brutus and Cassius, who fly into Syria; Augustus returns to Rome; condemns the conspirators; is reconciled to Mark Anthony; Brutus slain in Gaul; his head brought to Rome; the accommodation betwixt Cæsar, Anthony, and Lepidus; the triumvirs, Brutus, and Cassius, defeated and slain; Anthony's journey into Asia; his love with Cleopatra; the sea fight betwixt Cæsar and Pompey. Made English by J.D"){kind=icon}
Greco-Roman historian (c. 95 – c.165)
| Born | 2nd cent. A.D. |
Subjects
History, Military History, Early works to 1800, Classical literature, Knowledge, Rome -- History -- Civil War, 43-31 B.C., Rome, history, Colonies, Greek language materials, Rome, Rome -- History., Civil war, Classical philology, Controversial literature, Historiography, Income, Income distribution, Italy, history, Knowledge and learning, Latin American literature, Latin American literature., Latin literature, Medieval and modern, Latin literature, Medieval and modern., Medieval and modern Latin literature, Punic warsPeople
William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Appianus of Alexandria, Hannibal (247-182 B.C), Mithridates VI Eupator King of Pontus (ca. 132-63 B.C)Time
Civil War, 43-31 B.C., Civil War, 49-45 B.C., 265-30 B.C., Gothic period, 414-711, Kings, 753-510 B.C., Mithridatic Wars, 88-63 B.C., Republic, 265-30 B.C, Republic, 265-30 B.C., Republic, 510-30 B.C., Roman period, 218 B.C.-414 A.D, Roman period, 218 B.C.-414 A.D., To 1385ID Numbers
- OLID: OL44568A
- ISNI: 0000000118626501
- VIAF: 77109411
- Wikidata: Q190368
- Inventaire.io: wd:Q190368
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Alternative names
- Appian of Alexandria
- Appian
- Appianus
- Appianus Alexandrinus
| September 30, 2020 | Edited by MARC Bot | add ISNI |
| September 8, 2019 | Edited by Camillo Pellizzari | Edited without comment. |
| September 8, 2019 | Edited by Camillo Pellizzari | merge authors |
| April 1, 2008 | Created by an anonymous user | initial import |