ENGLISH

Ancient History: Monuments and Documents

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2006
ISBN
1405106573, 9781405106573
LCC
D56 .H44 2005
Open Library ID
OL3400671M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
810 kB (829448 bytes)
Series
Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World
Edition
1
Pages
185\185
Topic
History
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

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.

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