| Ancient History Contributor(s): Hedrick (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405106573 ISBN-13: 9781405106573 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons OUR PRICE: $130.10 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2005 Annotation: If students are to "do" history, as opposed to "reading" it, they must learn how to engage with historical sources. "Ancient Hostory: Monuments and Documents" 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. Charles W. Hedrick, Jr. writes clearly, concisely, and concretely, invoking ancient illustrations and modern parallels as appropriate. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - General |
| Dewey: 930 |
| LCCN: 2005015010 |
| Series: Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 6.04" W x 9.24" (0.89 lbs) 188 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book introduces students to the chief disciplines, methods and sources employed in 'doing' ancient history, as opposed to 'reading' it. The book:
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