The Inscriptions of Cos (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

W. R. Paton

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331902169 ISBN 13 : 9781331902164

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the Inscriptions of Cos A detailed, historically grounded collection that presents the ancient inscriptions from Cos, shaping our understanding of the island’s past. This edition gathers decrees, religious calendars, dedications, and sepulchral stones, with expert commentary on dating and context. It’s a careful, documentary-style resource for readers curious about Greek epigraphy and Cos’s role in the wider Hellenic world.

This volume situates Cos within its geography and history, highlighting how law, ritual, and burial practices reveal daily life in an important Dorian settlement. It traces the island’s connections to broader Greek culture, noting how inscriptions reflect local governance, religious observances, and social clubs. The text aims to make inscriptions accessible, offering explanations for scholars while remaining clear to non-specialists.

- A structured catalog of inscriptions, organized by type and date
- Commentary on significance, dating, and cross-references to other Greek sites
- Illustrations and notes that illuminate terminology and epigraphic practices
- Contextual chapters that frame Cos’s geography, culture, and notable figures

Ideal for students, researchers, and readers with an interest in ancient Greece, epigraphy, and the history of Cos.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331902169
• ISBN 13: 9781331902164
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 471
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