Eunapius (active Sardis, 345 AD - 420 AD)

The Lyves, of Philosophers and Oratours written in Greeke, by Eunapius, of the cittie of Sardeis in Lydia ; brought into light, translated into Latine, and dedicated to the Queenes most excellent Maiestie, our moste gracious princesse and soveraigne, 1568

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Object details

Accession number

8.b.2.17

Creators

Hadrianus Junius (Hoorn, 1511 - 1575, Arnemuiden) - translator
Richard Jones (active London, 1564 - 1602) - printer
John Charlewood (active London, 1593) - printer
Eunapius (active Sardis, 345 AD - 420 AD) - primary

Full title

The Lyves, of Philosophers and Oratours written in Greeke, by Eunapius, of the cittie of Sardeis in Lydia ; brought into light, translated into Latine, and dedicated to the Queenes most excellent Maiestie, our moste gracious princesse and soveraigne

Creation Date

1568

Language

Ancient Greek (to 1453)

Publication Place

London

Description

2 v. in 1; [8], 43, [5] leaves ; 18 cm. (4to)

Display Media

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Web Commentary

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Long Gallery

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