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Ancient History
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Ancient History
This book introduces students to the chief disciplines, methods and sources employed in "doing" ancient history, as opposed to "reading" it.
If students are to "do" history, as opposed to "reading" it, they must learn how to engage with historical sources.
Ancient History: 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.
It encourages them to consider the differences between their own academic experience of ancient sourcesβbooks, inscriptions, coins, and the likeβand 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.
Series: Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World
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Ancient History by Charles W. Hedrick, Jr. is praised for its engaging exploration of historical evidence and its sources. The author's insightful approach, complemented by a sense of irony, skillfully examines the differing interpretations of historical documents by ancient and modern readers, making him an effective guide to understanding the past.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781405106580
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 December 2005
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 286g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Charles W. Hedrick Jr is Professor of History at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He is the author of History and Silence (2000) and the Decrees of the Demotionidai (1990), and the co-editor of Demokratia (1996) and The Birth of Democracy (1993).
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