| Epigraphic Evidence: Ancient History From Inscriptions Contributor(s): Bodel, John (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415116236 ISBN-13: 9780415116237 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2001 Annotation: Inscriptions are a rich source of information about ancient Greek and Roman culture. Yet the constantly increasing mass of available material, and the specialized conventions of epigraphic editing and publication, can make the study of these crucial documents intimidating for the non-specialist. This readable and fully-illustrated study thoroughly demystifies epigraphic evidence. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Greece |
| Dewey: 938 |
| LCCN: 00059202 |
| Series: History of Linguistics |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.68" W x 8.86" (1.07 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece - Cultural Region - Mediterranean |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Epigraphic Evidence is an accessible guide to the responsible use of Greek and Latin inscriptions as sources for ancient history. It introduces the types of historical information supplied by inscriptional texts and the methods with which they can be used. It outlines the limitations as well as the advantages of the different types of evidence covered. Epigraphic Evidence includes a general introduction, a guide to the arrangement of the standard corpora inscriptions and individual chapters on local languages and native cultures, epitaphs and the ancient economy amongst others. |