A Companion to Ancient History (Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World)

This Companion Provides A Comprehensive Introduction To Key Topics In The Study Of Ancient History.:.; Examines The Forms Of Evidence, Problems, Approaches, And Major Themes In The Study Of Ancient History.; Comprises More Than 40 Essays, Written By Leading International Scholars.; Moves Beyond The Primary Focus On Greece And Rome With Coverage Of The Various Cultures Within The Ancient Mediterranean.; Draws On The Latest Research In The Field.; Provides An Essential Resource For Any Student Of Ancient History. A Companion To Ancient History; Contents; Figures; Maps; Notes On Contributors; Preface; Abbreviations, Reference Works; Abbreviations And Glossary, Ancient Authors; Timeline; Chapter One: Personal Perspectives; Part I: Evidence; Part Ii: Problems And Approaches; Part Iii: People And Places; Part Iv: Encountering The Divine; Part V: Living And Dying; Part Vi: Economy; Part Vii: Politics And Power; Part Viii: Repercussions; Bibliography; Index. Edited By Andrew Erskine. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [580]-653) And Index. This Companion provides a comprehensive introduction to key topics in the study of ancient history. Comprising more than 40 essays by leading international scholars, this volume moves beyond a conventional focus on Greece and Rome and provides coverage of the many cultures within the ancient Mediterranean. Comprising more than 40 essays by leading international scholars, 'A Companion to Ancient History' reaches beyond the primary focus on Greece and Rome to highlight various cultures within the Roman Empire