An Introduction To Greek Epigraphy Of The Hellenistic And Roman Periods From Alexander The Great Down To The Reign Of Constantine Bradley H Mclean by Bradley H. Mclean 9780472112388, 0472112384 instant download after payment.

Greek inscriptions form a valuable resource for the study of every
aspect of life and death in the Greco-Roman world. They are primary
witnesses to society's laws and institutions; social structures; public
cults and private associations; and, of course, language. An Introduction to Greek Epigraphy provides students and classicists with the tools to take advantage of the social and historical weight of these treasures.
The
book begins by examining letter forms, ancient names, and ancient
calendars, knowledge of which is essential in reading inscriptions of
all kinds. B. H. McLean discusses the classification of inscriptions
into their various categories and analyzes particular types of
inscriptions, including decrees, honorary inscriptions, dedications,
funerary inscriptions, and manumission inscriptions. Finally, McLean
includes special topics that bear upon the interpretation of specific
features of inscriptions, such as Greek and Roman administrative titles
and functions.
Well-organized and clear as well as insightful and original, McLean's Introduction to Greek Epigraphy
is an excellent source for beginners, nonspecialists, and specialists
alike. The volume will be useful to students and scholars studying
epigraphy and to those who study politics, governmental organization,
archaeology, and ancient history or culture.