1691 STRATAGEMS in WAR by POLYAENUS antique VELLUM BINDING

img{max-width:100%} Polyaenus. Polyaeni Stratagematum libri octo by I. Casaubonus ... Lugduni Batavorum (Leiden): J. du Vivie & J.Luchtmans: 1691 engraved additional title, Greek & Latin text, Macclesfield copy (bookplates at the front pastedown and endpaper) Full vellum with manuscript title to the spine Size 5 by 8 1/8" 12 lvs., 832 pp., 19 lvs. Very good condition Text in Latin and Greek ========================================= Polyaenus or Polyenus was a 2nd-century CE Greek author, known best for his Stratagems in War (Strategemata), which has been preserved. He was born in Bithynia, Asia Minor. The Suda calls him a rhetorician, and Polyaenus himself writes that he was accustomed to plead causes before the Roman emperor. Polyaenus dedicated Stratagems in War to the two emperors Marcus Aurelius (r.?161–180) and Lucius Verus (r.?161–169), while they were engaged in the Roman–Parthian War of 161–166, about 163, at which time he was too old to accompany them in their campaigns. Stratagems This work is divided into eight books: the first six contain accounts of the stratagems of the most celebrated Greek generals and rulers, the seventh book contains stratagems of non Greeks and Romans, and the eighth book those of the Romans and of illustrious women. Parts, however, of the sixth and seventh books are lost, so that of the 900 stratagems which Polyaenus described, 833 have survived. The book has survived in a single copy made in the 13th century, although there exist five abridged versions, which will be discussed below. The full copy once belonged to Michel Apostolios and is now in the Laurentian Library in Florence. The work is written in a clear and pleasing style, though somewhat tinged with the artificial rhetoric of the age. It contains a vast number of anecdotes respecting many of the most celebrated men in antiquity, and has uniquely preserved many historical facts. =============================== Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution