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A Companion to Greek and Roman Historiography (2 Vols. Set) (Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World)

By John Marincola

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2008
ISBN
1405102160, 9781405102162
LCC
DE8 .C65 2007
Open Library ID
OL24052381M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3616076 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
776\776
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

This two-volume Companion to Greek and Roman Historiography reflects the new directions and interpretations that have arisen in the field of ancient historiography in the past few decades.Comprises a series of cutting edge articles written by recognised scholarsPresents broad, chronological treatments of important issues in the writing of history and antiquityThese are complemented by chapters on individual genres and sub-genres from the fifth century B.C.E. to the fourth century C.E.Provides a series of interpretative readings on the individual historiansContains essays on the neighbouring genres of tragedy, biography, and epic, among others, and their relationship to history

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