ISBN: 9781332163069 - a manual of greek historical inscriptions (classic reprint) (4 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a selection of 150 Greek historical inscriptions dating from the 7th to 4th centuries BC. The documents are primarily decrees, laws, treaties, letters, votive offerings, and financial statements offering valuable historical insights. Despite the brevity of many inscriptions, careful examination often leads to important discoveries. The inscriptions provide historical context and insights into military and political history, shedding light on events such as the struggle between Megara and Corinth, the age of the Tyrants, and the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars. They also illuminate religious ceremonies, agonistic contests, and private life in Ancient Greece. Although the language of the inscriptions may initially seem unfamiliar, the author provides useful notes that make the texts accessible to a wider audience. The book's chronological organization enables readers to trace the evolution of Greek society and politics through the changing nature of its written records. This book is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of Greek history, providing a comprehensive collection of primary sources that offer new perspectives on ancient Greece's development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 414 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.