Ancient History: Monuments and Documents (Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World) [Paperback]

Charles W. Hedrick Jr. (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1405106581 | ISBN-13: 978-1405106580 | Publication Date: February 13, 2006 | Edition: 1

This book introduces students to the chief disciplines, methods and sources employed in 'doing' ancient history, as opposed to 'reading' it. The book:

Encourages readers to engage with historical sources, rather than to be passive recipients of historical tales

Gives readers a sense of the nature of evidence and its use in the reconstruction of the past

Helps them to read a historical narrative with more critical appreciation

Encourages them to consider the differences between their own experience of ancient sources, and the use of these objects within the everyday life of ancient society

A concise bibliographical essay at the end of each chapter refers to introductions, indices, research tools and interpretations, and explains scholarly jargon

Written clearly, concisely and concretely, invoking ancient illustrations and modern parallels as appropriate.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Detailed but lively, this book offers an introduction to the sources of evidence about ancient history. Hedrick has a keen sense of irony for the varying ways in which ancient and modern people read the same documents and he is an ideal guide to help us bridge the gap." Barry Strauss, Cornell University

From the Back Cover

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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (February 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405106581
• ISBN-13: 978-1405106580
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,771,949 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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