Description: (Roman Historian and Soldier Who Is Known for His Work 'Res Gestae')
Ammianus Marcellinus was a Roman soldier and historian known for writing the Res gestae, a major historical account from antiquity. His work chronicled Roman history from Emperor Nerva's accession in 96 to Valens' death at the Battle of Adrianople in 378. Written in Latin, his surviving sections cover the years 353 to 378. Marcellinus is renowned for his detailed and comprehensive documentation of significant events and military campaigns during this period, offering valuable insights into the political and military landscape of the Roman Empire.