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Zusatztext '...essential. The beginner will gain a quick introduction, and the specialist will profit measurably... The world of Greek and Latin epigraphy gains much with the publication of this book.' - Michael Peachin, THES'The book is a useful introduction to many of the problems that the historian must be aware of when dealing with epigraphic evidence.' - Classical Review Informationen zum Autor John Bodel is Professor of Classics at Rutgers University and Director of the US Epigraphy Project. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface 1 Epigraphy and the ancient historian 2 Local languages and native cultures 3 Names and identities: onomastics and prosopography 4 The family and society 5 Civic and religious life 6 Inscribed instrumentum and the ancient economy Appendix: A brief guide to some standard collections
