An introduction to Greek epigraphy of the Hellenistic and Roman periods from Alexander the Great down to the reign of Constantine (323 B.C. - A.D. 337)
| 1. Verfasser: |
McLean, Bradley H. 1957-
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| Ort/Verlag/Jahr: |
Ann Arbor, Mich. :
University of Michigan Press,
2002.
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| Umfang/Format: |
xx, 516 p. : ill. ; 8°. |
| Schlagworte: |
Epigraphik
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Inhaltsangabe:
- "An introduction to Greek epigraphy" is a practical handbook for the beginner who is faced with the task of reading and interpreting Greek inscriptions from the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Part 1 deals with general matters such as letter forms, ancient names, and ancient calendars, knowledge of which is indispensable in the reading of inscriptions of all kinds. Part 2 begins with a discussion of the classification of inscriptions, followed by analysis of particular types of inscriptions such as decrees, honorary inscriptions, dedications, funerary inscriptions, and manumission inscriptions. Finally, Part 3 covers special topics that bear upon the interpretation of specific features of inscriptions, such as Greek and Roman administrative titles and functions. While other introductions to Greek epigraphy concentrated on the Classical period, this is the first introduction to epigraphy that deals exclusively with the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
