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The Selected Letters of Cassiodorus - A Sixth-Century Sourcebook (Hardcover)
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The Selected Letters of Cassiodorus - A Sixth-Century Sourcebook (Hardcover)
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One of the great Christian scholars of antiquity and a high-ranking
public official under Theoderic, King of the Ostrogoths,
Cassiodorus compiled edicts, diplomatic letters, and legal
documents while in office. The collection of his writings, the
Variae, remains among the most important sources for the sixth
century, the period during which late antiquity transitioned to the
early middle ages. Translated and selected by scholar M. Shane
Bjornlie, The Selected Letters gathers the most interesting
evidence from the Veriae for understanding the political culture,
legal structure, intellectual and religious worldviews, and social
evolution during the twilight of the late-Roman state. Bjornlie's
invaluable introduction discusses Cassiodorus's work in civil,
legal, and financial administration, revealing his interactions
with emperors, kings, bishops, military commanders, private
citizens, and even criminals. Section notes introduce each letter
to contextualize its themes and connection with other letters,
opening a window to Cassiodorus's world.
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