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4th-century Roman historian and soldier
- Lived
- 330–395
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Books
- 1
Ammianus Marcellinus published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Roman History.
Updated September 2026
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Roman History
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Roman History (1887)
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About Ammianus Marcellinus
Ammianus Marcellinus, occasionally anglicized as Ammian, was a Roman soldier and historian who wrote the penultimate major historical account surviving from antiquity. Written in Latin and known as the Res gestae, his work chronicled the history of Rome from the accession of Emperor Nerva in 96 to the death of Valens at the Battle of Adrianople in 378. Only the sections covering the period 353 to 378 survive.
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Ammianus Marcellinus FAQ
- How many books has Ammianus Marcellinus written?
- Ammianus Marcellinus published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ammianus Marcellinus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Roman History.
- What is Ammianus Marcellinus's most famous book?
- Roman History is Ammianus Marcellinus's most widely read book.
- Can I read Ammianus Marcellinus's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Ammianus Marcellinus is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.