Understanding Roman InscriptionsThe Romans commemorated many different events with inscriptions, and not just carved in stone: they are found also on such materials as bronze, wood, mosaic, glass and pottery. They range from the official and highly formulaic to the ordinary and personal. Lawrence Keppie introduces the non-specialist to the subject of inscriptions and provides clear guidance towards translating the Latin texts. Reading the text is only part of interpretation, however, and this book also gives an account of the other aspects needed for a full understanding of inscriptions. The author covers such subjects as local government; the armies and frontiers; religion; the titles of emperors; business and commerce; as well as the craft of stonecutting, developments in the alphabet and the discovery and publication of material. This is the first comprehensive treatment in English to provide an explanation of not only the language of inscriptions but also the context in whichthey were produced. The numerous illustrations and wide choice of examples help the reader to appreciate this important category of ancient evidence. |
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This is a thorough framework for understanding the hundreds of thousands of inscriptions found from antiquity. Naming and abbreviation conventions are explored it a way easily accessible for anyone.
I wish I had found this book before touring the Forum in Rome. Oh well, I guess I'll go back now.
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| Title | Understanding Roman Inscriptions Ancient history / archaeology Historia (Ciencias auxiliares) (E-libro) |
| Author | Lawrence Keppie |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint, reissue |
| Publisher | Psychology Press, 2001 |
| ISBN | 0415151430, 9780415151436 |
| Length | 158 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Ancient / General |
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