Discover the Inscriptions of Cos A detailed, historically grounded collection that presents the ancient inscriptions from Cos, shaping our understanding of the island’s past. This edition gathers decrees, religious calendars, dedications, and sepulchral stones, with expert commentary on dating and context. It’s a careful, documentary-style resource for readers curious about Greek epigraphy and Cos’s role in the wider Hellenic world.
This volume situates Cos within its geography and history, highlighting how law, ritual, and burial practices reveal daily life in an important Dorian settlement. It traces the island’s connections to broader Greek culture, noting how inscriptions reflect local governance, religious observances, and social clubs. The text aims to make inscriptions accessible, offering explanations for scholars while remaining clear to non-specialists.
- A structured catalog of inscriptions, organized by type and date
- Commentary on significance, dating, and cross-references to other Greek sites
- Illustrations and notes that illuminate terminology and epigraphic practices
- Contextual chapters that frame Cos’s geography, culture, and notable figures
Ideal for students, researchers, and readers with an interest in ancient Greece, epigraphy, and the history of Cos.
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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a corpus of inscriptions and other cultural materials from the ancient Greek island of Cos, including religious rituals, laws, and honorific decrees. It provides a unique insight into the daily life, religious practices, and administrative functions of a significant Dorian island in the southeastern Aegean. The author deftly positions Cos within the broader Greek world, highlighting its connections to Rhodes, Cnidus, and mainland Greece. The materials in this book explore themes of religious continuity, political evolution, and the island's interactions with the major powers of the ancient world. Taken together, these inscriptions and cultural artifacts illuminate the rich history of Cos and contribute to our understanding of the development of the Dorian civilization in ancient Greece. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781331902164_0
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Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 472 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Codice articolo 26009722/2
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