02451cam a22003253u 4500 18590 UtSlPG 20260610133432.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DG Cassiodorus, Senator, 487?-585? The Letters of Cassiodorus : Being a Condensed Translation of the Variae Epistolae of Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-06-15 Produced by Robert Connal, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "The Letters of Cassiodorus" by Senator Cassiodorus is a historical collection of correspondence composed in the late 6th century. This work presents a condensed translation of the 'Variae Epistolae', which features letters that offer insight into the political landscape of the time, particularly under the reign of Theodoric the Great. The letters serve as a vital source for understanding the dynamics between Roman and Teutonic cultures during the transition from the ancient world to the medieval age. The opening of the collection introduces the context for the letters, framing them as essential correspondence tied closely to historical events and political affairs of the time. The translator, Thomas Hodgkin, explains his approach in presenting an abstract rendition intended for scholars interested in the interplay of Roman and Gothic civilizations. He notes the challenges faced when interpreting and condensing Cassiodorus's lengthy and often repetitive style, aiming to retain essential details and making the text accessible for readers keen on exploring the governance and societal complexities of 6th-century Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Goths -- Italy Italy -- History -- 476-1268 Hodgkin, Thomas, 1831-1913 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18590 59976 59976