Epigraphic Evidence: Ancient History From Inscriptions (Approaching the Ancient World) - Softcover

Book 9 of 14: Approaching the Ancient World
 
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Synopsis

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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About the Author

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

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This book is aimed 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 and written by specialists.

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ISBN 10:  0415116236 ISBN 13:  9780415116237
Publisher: Routledge, 2001
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