This two-volume Companion to Greek and Roman Historiography reflects the new directions and interpretations that have arisen in the field of ancient historiography in the past few decades. Comprises a series of cutting edge articles written by recognised scholars Presents broad, chronological treatments of important issues in the writing of history and antiquity These are complemented by chapters on individual genres and sub-genres from the fifth century B.C.E. to the fourth century C.E. Provides a series of ...
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This two-volume Companion to Greek and Roman Historiography reflects the new directions and interpretations that have arisen in the field of ancient historiography in the past few decades. Comprises a series of cutting edge articles written by recognised scholars Presents broad, chronological treatments of important issues in the writing of history and antiquity These are complemented by chapters on individual genres and sub-genres from the fifth century B.C.E. to the fourth century C.E. Provides a series of interpretative readings on the individual historians Contains essays on the neighbouring genres of tragedy, biography, and epic, among others, and their relationship to history
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Book. 2 Volumes; Large Octavos; 311/394 pages; VG/VG-; White and Red spine with Black and Red text; Housed in Publishers VG Slipcase; Dustjackets protected by mylar coverings, minor edgewear; Pages clean; Shelved above World War I. 1348090. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
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Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1405102160. Very light shelfwear to DJ. Slipcase also fine.; 705pp. Complete in 2 volumes, with slipcase. This two-volume Companion to Greek and Roman Historiography reflects the new directions and interpretations that have arisen in the field of ancient historiography in the past few decades. Comprises a series of cutting edge articles written by recognised scholars Presents broad, chronological treatments of important issues in the writing of history and antiquity These are complemented by chapters on individual genres and sub-genres from the fifth century B. C. E. To the fourth century C. E. Provides a series of interpretative readings on the individual historians Contains essays on the neighbouring genres of tragedy, biography, and epic, among others, and their relationship to history; Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World; 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall; 752 pages.