| Ancient History from Coins Contributor(s): Howgego, Christopher (Author) |
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ISBN: 041508993X ISBN-13: 9780415089937 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $49.39 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 1995 Annotation: Coins are a rich source of information for the ancient historian; yet too often historians are uneasy about using them as evidence because of the special problems attached to their interpretation. "Ancient History from Coins" demystifies this specialized subject and introduces students to the techniques, methods, problems and advantages of using coins in the study of ancient history. Christopher Howgego shows through numerous examples how the character, patterns and behavior of coinage bear on major historical themes. Covering the period from the invention of coinage (c. 600 B.C.) until the reign of Diocletian, this study examines topics ranging from state finance and economic policy to imperial domination and political propaganda through coin types. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Coins, Currency & Medals - Social Science | Archaeology - History | Ancient - General |
| Dewey: 737.493 |
| LCCN: 95007596 |
| Series: Language Workbooks |
| Physical Information: 0.54" H x 5.49" W x 8.54" (0.69 lbs) 216 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Like other volumes in this series, Ancient History from Coins demystifies a specialism, introducing students (from first year upwards) to the techniques, methods, problems and advantages of using coins to do ancient history. |