Classical Studies: A Guide to the Reference Literature (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781591581192)

Jenkins offers a newly revised and expanded annotated bibliography of book-length reference works, covering the rise and fall of the Greek and Roman civilizations from the Bronze Age through the 6th century AD. While preference has been given to English-language works, many important titles in French, German, Italian, and Spanish have also been included. There is also increased coverage of ancient philosophy, religion (including early Christianity), and art and archaeology. Late Antiquity, a major growth area in classical studies, has also received more attention. Core resource for reference librarians, students, and classical scholars working outside their immediate areas of specialization.

Why study the classics? For one thing, classicists have the distinguished pedigree of being among the first humanists to see and exploit the educational possibilities of new developments in information technology. Even better, they can translate such tantalizing tattoos as quod me nutrit me destruit, a quote which most famously resides on Angelina Jolie's belly. For these and other intrepid explorers of the minds of the past, Fred Jenkins offers a newly revised and expanded annotated bibliography of book-length reference works, covering the rise and fall of the Greek and Roman civilizations from the Bronze Age through the 6th century AD. While preference has been given to English-language works, many important titles in French, German, Italian, and Spanish have also been included. There is also increased coverage of ancient philosophy, religion (including early Christianity), and art and archaeology. Late Antiquity, a major growth area in classical studies, has also received more attention. A core resource for reference librarians, students, and classical scholars working outside their immediate areas of specialization.

Author: Fred W. Jenkins
ISBN-10: 1591581192
ISBN-13: 9781591581192
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Language: English
Published: 05/30/2006
Pages: 424
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.24w x 1.23d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2006 pg. 335
Choice 12/01/2006 pg. 618
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2007 pg. 198