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He was not a professional man of letters but an army officer. See all books authored by ammianus marcellinus, including the later roman empire. The transformation of the roman empire into an oriental monarchy began in a. A few days later the populace again became excited to its customary frenzy. The later roman empire chronicles a period of twentyfive years during marcellinus own lifetime, covering the reigns of constantius, julian, jovian, valentinian i, and valens, and providing eyewitness accounts of significant military events including the battle of strasbourg.