Greek Historical Inscriptions, 404-323 BC
Robin Osborne editor P J Rhodes editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:8th Jan '04
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This volume offers a contemporary selection of significant inscriptions from the fourth century BC, featuring Greek texts, English translations, and commentaries, along with photographs to highlight their physical significance.
Greek Historical Inscriptions, 404-323 BC presents a comprehensive collection of inscriptions that are vital for understanding Greek history during the fourth century BC. This volume serves as a modern successor to M. N. Tod's earlier work, offering an updated selection that includes an introduction, original Greek texts, English translations, and insightful commentaries tailored for contemporary students.
The inscriptions featured in this book shed light on various aspects of Greek life, extending beyond the conventional narratives of political and military events. They provide valuable insights into the institutional frameworks, social dynamics, economic conditions, and religious practices of the time. By examining these texts, readers can gain a deeper appreciation of the complexities of Greek society and the various factors that influenced its development.
In addition to the textual content, the volume emphasizes the significance of inscriptions as tangible historical artifacts. To enhance the reader's understanding, it includes a number of photographs that showcase these inscriptions, highlighting their physical presence and historical context. This combination of textual analysis and visual representation makes Greek Historical Inscriptions, 404-323 BC an essential resource for anyone interested in the intricacies of ancient Greek history.
It is not often that a work of epigraphy is the year's most eagerly awaited volume. Greek Historical Inscriptions, 404-323, edited by P. J. Rhodes and Robin Osborne is just that ... from now on the fourth century will seem a much more welcome place. * Greece & Rome *
... an extraordinarily interesting collection which differs from earlier works not only in the number and the geographic and thematic range of the inscriptions presented, but also in the inclusion of translations and extensive commentaries for each text, which makes it an exceptionally useful teaching tool. * The Journal of Classics Teaching *
ISBN: 9780198153139
Dimensions: 242mm x 165mm x 37mm
Weight: 1015g
636 pages