Epigraphic Evidence
| Author | : John Bodel |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 277 |
| Release | : 2012-11-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781134819256 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1134819250 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Download or read book Epigraphic Evidence written by John Bodel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
