Caesar's Calendar: Ancient Time and the Beginnings of History (Sather Classical Lectures) (Volume 65)
by Denis Feeney
Denis Feeney's 'Cæsar's Calendar' investigates the ancient Roman calendar's impact on the emergence of history. As Volume 65 in its series, it explores how time measurement influenced historical thought and writing in classical antiquity, offering a deep look into cultural and intellectual foundations.
About This Book
In 'Cæsar's Calendar: Ancient Time and the Beginnings of History,' Denis Feeney examines the Roman approach to timekeeping and its influence on early historiography.
The book, part of Volume 65 in a series, focuses on the calendar introduced by Julius Caesar and its role in shaping perceptions of the past.
Feeney analyzes how these temporal structures laid the groundwork for the development of history as a discipline in ancient Rome.
Through scholarly insight, the text reveals the interplay between calendar systems and narrative traditions in antiquity.
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