Ammianus Marcellinus, born at Antioch, circa 330 C.E., was among the last of the great historians of the Roman Empire. As a member of the personal staff of General Ursicinus, he served with the Roman army in Gaul, Germany, and north Italy on the early campaigns of Julian. Later, he served under the Emperor Julian during his immensely unsuccessful Persian campaign, recording his own observations as well as incorporating those of prior historians.

 

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