Epigraphic Evidence: Ancient History From Inscriptions

Epigraphic Evidence: Ancient History From Inscriptions
ISBN-10
1134819242
ISBN-13
9781134819249
Category
History
Pages
272
Language
English
Published
2012-11-12
Publisher
Routledge
Author
John Bodel

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.

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