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John Bodel - Epigraphic Evidence - 9780415116244 - V9780415116244
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Epigraphic Evidence

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Description for Epigraphic Evidence Paperback. This text aims to provide an accessible guide to the responsible use of Greek and Latin inscriptions as sources for ancient history by presenting a series of essays focused on a few central topics. Editor(s): Bodel, John. Series: Approaching the Ancient World. Num Pages: 276 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HBA; HBG; HBLA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 15. Weight in Grams: 352.

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.

Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Series
Approaching the Ancient World
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415116244
SKU
V9780415116244
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2

About John Bodel
John Bodel is Professor of Classics at Rutgers University and Director of the US Epigraphy Project.

Reviews for Epigraphic Evidence
'...essential. The beginner will gain a quick introduction, and the specialist will profit measurably... The world of Greek and Latin epigraphy gains much with the publication of this book.' - Michael Peachin, THES 'The book is a useful introduction to many of the problems that the historian must be aware of when dealing with epigraphic evidence.' - Classical Review ... Read more

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