Ancient history : monuments and documents
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Ancient history : monuments and documents
（Blackwell introductions to the classical world）
Blackwell, 2006
- : hbk
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This book introduces students to the chief disciplines, methods and sources employed in 'doing' ancient history, as opposed to 'reading' it. The book:
Encourages readers to engage with historical sources, rather than to be passive recipients of historical tales
Gives readers a sense of the nature of evidence and its use in the reconstruction of the past
Helps them to read a historical narrative with more critical appreciation
Encourages them to consider the differences between their own experience of ancient sources, and the use of these objects within the everyday life of ancient society
A concise bibliographical essay at the end of each chapter refers to introductions, indices, research tools and interpretations, and explains scholarly jargon
Written clearly, concisely and concretely, invoking ancient illustrations and modern parallels as appropriate.
Table of Contents
Preface. 1. Monuments and Documents.
2. Geography.
3. Chronology.
4. Literary Texts.
5. Records.
6. Public Writing.
7. Coins.
8. Material Culture.
Index.
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