A Selection Of Greek Historical Inscriptions To The End Of The Fifth Century B.C. (Clarendon Paperbacks) (Vol 1) - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 0198144873 ISBN 13 : 9780198144878

Editeur : Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 1989

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The wealth of inscriptions found scattered throughout the Greek world are an invaluable source for the reconstruction of Greek history. The texts themselves, however, are often fragmented and their subjects and background obscure and difficult to understand. This revised paperback edition of Meiggs and Lewis's standard selection (first published in 1969) includes new addenda, in addition to 95 texts covering the period from c.750 BC up to the end of the Peloponnesian War (404 BC). Each text is presented epigraphically and supplemented with a general description of the inscription's appearance and location, a bibliography, and full historical commentary. Many inscriptions are Athenian, shedding light on the political institutions of Athens (archons and ostracism, for example) and foreign affairs, especially her relations with the allies in the Athenian Empire and her role in the Peloponnesian War. Inscriptions from other city states and areas, though varying in date, present very different institutions and events, and help give a more rounded picture of the history of the period. Addenda and a concordance bring the edition fully up to date.

Revue de presse

'On every page the book attests [the editors'] mastery of the learned literature and their expertise in both epigraphy and history.' A. J. Graham, Antiquaries Journal

'the volume gives an excellent presentation of the contributions of epigraphy to the study of one period of Greek history.' J. A. O. Larsen, Classical Philology

'this volume ... will both feed and stir controversy, but should also prove an invaluable teaching aid - an introduction to whole areas of ancient life' H. B. Mattingly, Classical Review

'This book has already been a standard work of reference for both scholars and undergraduates for two decades and requires no additional recommendation.' Classical Bulletin

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Date d'édition: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0198144873
• ISBN 13: 9780198144878
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 344
• Éditeur: Meiggs Russell