Skythen in der lateinischen Literatur : Eine Quellensammlung (Beiträge zur Altertumskunde)

This sourcebook compiles the first complete collection and translation of Latin texts through the Constantinian period about the Scythians and other nomadic peoples in the Scythian cultural group, such as the Massagetians, Essedonians, Daheans, and Sakas. It provides extensive insight into the ways that the Romans viewed nomadic culture and the nomadic way of life.

Andreas Gerstacker, Anne Kuhnert und Fritz Oldemeier, Universität Leipzig; Nadine Quenouille, Universität Leipzig und Universitätsbibliothek Leipzig.

"Altogether this useful collection provides basic material for further research in an easily accessible manner." Balbina Bäbler in: BMCR 2015.07.07