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'''Sextus Festus''' was a Late Roman historian (and [[proconsul]] of [[Africa province|Africa]]) whose [[epitome|breviary]] (summary of the history of Rome, one source was the ''[[Enmannsche Kaisergeschichte]]'') was commissioned by the emperor [[Valens]] in preparation for [[Valens#Conflict with the Sassanids|war against Persia]].
Festus is author of the historical work known as ''Breviarium rerum gestarum populi Romani''. It was completed about 379 AD.
''Breviarium'' covers all history of the Roman state from foundation of the City till 369 AD. The book consists of 30 small parts, that's why events of [[Roman history]] are described very briefly. Festus is mainly focused on political and (especially) military history of Rome.
The Festus' ''Breviarium'' is estimated as work of very low quality.{{GFDL}}
'''Sextus Festus''' was a Late Roman historian (and [[proconsul]] of [[Africa province|Africa]]) whose [[epitome|breviary]] (summary of the history of Rome, one source was the ''[[Enmannsche Kaisergeschichte]]'') was commissioned by the emperor [[Valens]] in preparation for [[Valens#Conflict with the Sassanids|war against Persia]].
Festus is author of the historical work known as ''Breviarium rerum gestarum populi Romani''. It was completed about 379 AD.
''Breviarium'' covers all history of the Roman state from foundation of the City till 369 AD. The book consists of 30 small parts, that's why events of [[Roman history]] are described very briefly. Festus is mainly focused on political and (especially) military history of Rome.
The Festus' ''Breviarium'' is estimated as work of very low quality.{{GFDL}}