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The incidence and severity of diabetes mellitus is increasing
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anti-diabetes mellitus plant foods exist that are safe and could be
effective in addressing this condition when consumed judiciously
with a concomitant change in lifestyle. Plants with Anti-Diabetes
Mellitus Properties presents an exhaustive compilation of the
anti-diabetes mellitus activities of more than 1000 plants
occurring worldwide. The author provides a brief botanical
description, distribution, pharmacological properties, and
phytochemicals, where appropriate. A list of traditional medicinal
plants used to treat diabetes, but not tested for anti-diabetic
activity, is also given. This unique reference highlights
anti-diabetes mellitus plant foods along with a list of the edible
parts of plants with anti-diabetes mellitus properties.
Anti-diabetes mellitus nutraceuticals are described with guidelines
for the development of food supplements and formulations of diets
appropriate for diabetic patients. This is a valuable source of
information for researchers, students, doctors, diabetic patients,
and other individuals wanting to learn more about plant-based
treatments for diabetes mellitus.
The incidence and severity of diabetes mellitus is increasing
worldwide, presenting a significant burden to society both in
economic terms and overall well-being. Fortunately, time-tested
anti-diabetes mellitus plant foods exist that are safe and could be
effective in addressing this condition when consumed judiciously
with a concomitant change in lifestyle. Plants with Anti-Diabetes
Mellitus Properties presents an exhaustive compilation of the
anti-diabetes mellitus activities of more than 1000 plants
occurring worldwide. The author provides a brief botanical
description, distribution, pharmacological properties, and
phytochemicals, where appropriate. A list of traditional medicinal
plants used to treat diabetes, but not tested for anti-diabetic
activity, is also given. This unique reference highlights
anti-diabetes mellitus plant foods along with a list of the edible
parts of plants with anti-diabetes mellitus properties.
Anti-diabetes mellitus nutraceuticals are described with guidelines
for the development of food supplements and formulations of diets
appropriate for diabetic patients. This is a valuable source of
information for researchers, students, doctors, diabetic patients,
and other individuals wanting to learn more about plant-based
treatments for diabetes mellitus.
Appian (Appianus) is among our principal sources for the history of
the Roman Republic, particularly in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC,
and sometimes our only source, as for the Third Punic War and the
destruction of Carthage. Born circa AD 95, Appian was an
Alexandrian official at ease in the highest political and literary
circles who later became a Roman citizen and advocate. He died
during the reign of Antoninus Pius (emperor 138-161). Appian's
theme is the process by which the Roman Empire achieved its
contemporary prosperity, and his unique method is to trace in
individual books the story of each nation's wars with Rome up
through her own civil wars. Although this triumph of "harmony and
monarchy" was achieved through characteristic Roman virtues, Appian
is unusually objective about Rome's shortcomings along the way. Of
the work's original 24 books, only the Preface and Books 6-9 and
11-17 are preserved complete or nearly so: those on the Spanish,
Hannibalic, African, Illyrian, Syrian, and Mithridatic wars, and
five books on the civil wars. This edition of Appian replaces the
original Loeb edition by Horace White and provides additional
fragments, along with his letter to Fronto.
Appian (Appianus) is among our principal sources for the history of
the Roman Republic, particularly in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC,
and sometimes our only source, as for the Third Punic War and the
destruction of Carthage. Born circa AD 95, Appian was an
Alexandrian official at ease in the highest political and literary
circles who later became a Roman citizen and advocate. He died
during the reign of Antoninus Pius (emperor 138-161). Appian's
theme is the process by which the Roman Empire achieved its
contemporary prosperity, and his unique method is to trace in
individual books the story of each nation's wars with Rome up
through her own civil wars. Although this triumph of "harmony and
monarchy" was achieved through characteristic Roman virtues, Appian
is unusually objective about Rome's shortcomings along the way. Of
the work's original 24 books, only the Preface and Books 6-9 and
11-17 are preserved complete or nearly so: those on the Spanish,
Hannibalic, African, Illyrian, Syrian, and Mithridatic wars, and
five books on the civil wars. This edition of Appian replaces the
original Loeb edition by Horace White and provides additional
fragments, along with his letter to Fronto.
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The Civil Wars (c. 150) is a work of political and military history
by Appian. Written toward the end of his career as a leading
advocate in Rome, The Civil Wars is comprised of books 13-17 of The
Roman History, Appian's 24-book study of the Roman Republic and
Empire. Appian's work has long been considered essential by
classical scholars and historians alike, providing an effective and
largely objective overview of the most turbulent period in the
history of Rome. In the decades after the assassinations of the
Gracchi brothers-tribunes who attempted to enact sweeping reforms
in favor of the poor and veterans-the Roman Republic erupts in a
series of violent civil wars. From 88-81 BC, Sullan and Marian
forces waged two wars dividing the country between the
Optimates-Sulla's political faction-and the Populares, controlled
by Marius. In 81 BC, the victorious Sulla declared himself Dictator
of the Republic, leading to a period of executions and political
repression of those declared enemies of the state. Years later, in
60 BC, the First Triumvirate between Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey
shifts power from the Optimates back to the Populares, creating
tension between the Roman Senate and the Republic's leading
generals and elected officials. As Caesar's military victories and
acquisition of new territories give him increasing power and
popularity, Pompey aligns himself with the Senate. In an act of
stunning defiance, Caesar crosses the Rubicon with his army in 49
BC, setting off a four-year civil war that will conclude with
Caesar declaring himself Dictator for life, virtually ending the
Roman Republic after nearly five centuries of existence. Accessible
and elegantly paced, Appian's The Civil Wars is an invaluable work
from one of the Roman Empire's leading historians. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Appian's The Civil Wars is a classic of Roman
history reimagined for modern readers.
Appian (Appianus) is among our principal sources for the history of
the Roman Republic, particularly in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC,
and sometimes our only source, as for the Third Punic War and the
destruction of Carthage. Born circa AD 95, Appian was an
Alexandrian official at ease in the highest political and literary
circles who later became a Roman citizen and advocate. He died
during the reign of Antoninus Pius (emperor 138-161). Appian's
theme is the process by which the Roman Empire achieved its
contemporary prosperity, and his unique method is to trace in
individual books the story of each nation's wars with Rome up
through her own civil wars. Although this triumph of "harmony and
monarchy" was achieved through characteristic Roman virtues, Appian
is unusually objective about Rome's shortcomings along the way. Of
the work's original 24 books, only the Preface and Books 6-9 and
11-17 are preserved complete or nearly so: those on the Spanish,
Hannibalic, African, Illyrian, Syrian, and Mithridatic wars, and
five books on the civil wars. This edition of Appian replaces the
original Loeb edition by Horace White and provides additional
fragments, along with his letter to Fronto.
Appian (Appianus) is among our principal sources for the history of
the Roman Republic, particularly in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC,
and sometimes our only source, as for the Third Punic War and the
destruction of Carthage. Born circa AD 95, Appian was an
Alexandrian official at ease in the highest political and literary
circles who later became a Roman citizen and advocate. He died
during the reign of Antoninus Pius (emperor 138-161). Appian's
theme is the process by which the Roman Empire achieved its
contemporary prosperity, and his unique method is to trace in
individual books the story of each nation's wars with Rome up
through her own civil wars. Although this triumph of "harmony and
monarchy" was achieved through characteristic Roman virtues, Appian
is unusually objective about Rome's shortcomings along the way. Of
the work's original 24 books, only the Preface and Books 6-9 and
11-17 are preserved complete or nearly so: those on the Spanish,
Hannibalic, African, Illyrian, Syrian, and Mithridatic wars, and
five books on the civil wars. This edition of Appian replaces the
original Loeb edition by Horace White and provides additional
fragments, along with his letter to Fronto.
Written primarily in Greek, 1939/1992 edition.
Appian (Appianus) is among our principal sources for the history of
the Roman Republic, particularly in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC,
and sometimes our only source, as for the Third Punic War and the
destruction of Carthage. Born circa AD 95, Appian was an
Alexandrian official at ease in the highest political and literary
circles who later became a Roman citizen and advocate. He died
during the reign of Antoninus Pius (emperor 138-161). Appian's
theme is the process by which the Roman Empire achieved its
contemporary prosperity, and his unique method is to trace in
individual books the story of each nation's wars with Rome up
through her own civil wars. Although this triumph of "harmony and
monarchy" was achieved through characteristic Roman virtues, Appian
is unusually objective about Rome's shortcomings along the way. Of
the work's original 24 books, only the Preface and Books 6-9 and
11-17 are preserved complete or nearly so: those on the Spanish,
Hannibalic, African, Illyrian, Syrian, and Mithridatic wars, and
five books on the civil wars. This edition of Appian replaces the
original Loeb edition by Horace White and provides additional
fragments, along with his letter to Fronto.
Appian (Appianus) is among our principal sources for the history of
the Roman Republic, particularly in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC,
and sometimes our only source, as for the Third Punic War and the
destruction of Carthage. Born circa AD 95, Appian was an
Alexandrian official at ease in the highest political and literary
circles who later became a Roman citizen and advocate. He died
during the reign of Antoninus Pius (emperor 138-161). Appian's
theme is the process by which the Roman Empire achieved its
contemporary prosperity, and his unique method is to trace in
individual books the story of each nation's wars with Rome up
through her own civil wars. Although this triumph of "harmony and
monarchy" was achieved through characteristic Roman virtues, Appian
is unusually objective about Rome's shortcomings along the way. Of
the work's original 24 books, only the Preface and Books 6-9 and
11-17 are preserved complete or nearly so: those on the Spanish,
Hannibalic, African, Illyrian, Syrian, and Mithridatic wars, and
five books on the civil wars. This edition of Appian replaces the
original Loeb edition by Horace White and provides additional
fragments, along with his letter to Fronto.
The Civil Wars (c. 150) is a work of political and military history
by Appian. Written toward the end of his career as a leading
advocate in Rome, The Civil Wars is comprised of books 13-17 of The
Roman History, Appian's 24-book study of the Roman Republic and
Empire. Appian's work has long been considered essential by
classical scholars and historians alike, providing an effective and
largely objective overview of the most turbulent period in the
history of Rome. In the decades after the assassinations of the
Gracchi brothers-tribunes who attempted to enact sweeping reforms
in favor of the poor and veterans-the Roman Republic erupts in a
series of violent civil wars. From 88-81 BC, Sullan and Marian
forces waged two wars dividing the country between the
Optimates-Sulla's political faction-and the Populares, controlled
by Marius. In 81 BC, the victorious Sulla declared himself Dictator
of the Republic, leading to a period of executions and political
repression of those declared enemies of the state. Years later, in
60 BC, the First Triumvirate between Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey
shifts power from the Optimates back to the Populares, creating
tension between the Roman Senate and the Republic's leading
generals and elected officials. As Caesar's military victories and
acquisition of new territories give him increasing power and
popularity, Pompey aligns himself with the Senate. In an act of
stunning defiance, Caesar crosses the Rubicon with his army in 49
BC, setting off a four-year civil war that will conclude with
Caesar declaring himself Dictator for life, virtually ending the
Roman Republic after nearly five centuries of existence. Accessible
and elegantly paced, Appian's The Civil Wars is an invaluable work
from one of the Roman Empire's leading historians. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Appian's The Civil Wars is a classic of Roman
history reimagined for modern readers.
Covering the period from 133 to 35 B.C., this exploration of the decline of the Roman state details the struggles of Marius against Sulla, Caesar against Pompeius, and Antonius and Octavian against Caesar’s assassins, Brutus and Cassius.
Appian wrote his Roman History in the second century AD as a series
of books arranged geographically to chronicle the rise of the Roman
Empire. His Iberike, of which this is the first translation with
historical commentary in English, deals with the Romans' wars in
the Iberian peninsula from the third to the first centuries BC. It
is the only continuous source for much of the history of this
crucial period in one of the earliest regions of Rome's imperial
expansion, and so fills in the gap made by the loss of Livy's later
books. He describes the major campaigns of the conquest from the
defeat of the Carthaginians by Scipio Africanus, the wars against
the Celtiberians, the war against the Lusitanians under Viriathus
and the siege of Numantia. The value of the text is not merely as a
chronicle of otherwise obscure events, Appian was an historian who
deserves to be studied in his own right. This scholarly edition
presents the Greek text with facing-page English translation,
accompanied by an introduction, historical commentary and copious
notes.
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