Epigraphic Evidence: Ancient History From Inscriptions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780415116244)

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.

Author: John Bodel
ISBN-10: 0415116244
ISBN-13: 9780415116244
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2001
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.68h x 5.52w x 0.52d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2002 pg. 22