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Barthold Georg Niebuhr

Barthold Georg Niebuhr (1776–1831) was a Danish-German statesman, banker, and historian best known for transforming the study of ancient Rome through rigorous source criticism. He is widely regarded as a founding figure of modern historical scholarship and critical historiography.

Copenhagen, Denmark Aug 27, 1776 Wikipedia
history classical studies historical scholarship
The History of Rome: Volume 3 (Cambridge Library Collection - Classics)
The History of Rome: Volume 3 (Cambridge Library Collection - Classics)
2011