Understanding Roman Inscriptions (Paperback)

The 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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 1991
First published:	1991
Authors:	Lawrence Keppie
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-15143-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > European archaeology > Classical Greek & Roman archaeology Promotions
LSN:	0-415-15143-0
Barcode:	9780415151436

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