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Charles W. Hedrick
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Ancient History: Monuments and Documents (Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World) |
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English |
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Paperback |
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192 |
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2006-01-01 |
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1405106581 |
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Blackwell Publishing Limited |
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0.62 pounds |
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5.98 x 8.82 x 0.63 inches |
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If students are to "do " history, as opposed to "reading " it, they must learn how to engage with historical sources. This book introduces students to the chief disciplines, methods, and sources employed in "doing " ancient history. It gives them a sense of the nature of evidence and its use in the reconstruction of the past, helping them to read a historical narrative with more critical appreciation; and it encourages them to consider the differences between their own academic experience of ancient sources - books, inscriptions, coins, and the like - and the use of these same objects within the everyday life of ancient society. The author writes clearly, concisely, and concretely, invoking ancient illustrations and modern parallels as appropriate. |
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