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Reading Roman inscriptions / John Rogan.
Penn Museum Library CN590 .R64 2006
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Rogan, John.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Inscriptions, Latin--Great Britain.
- Inscriptions, Latin.
- Great Britain--History--Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D.
- Great Britain.
- History.
- Physical Description:
- 128 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Stroud, Gloucestershire : Tempus, 2006.
- Summary:
- The abundant Roman inscriptions to be found in British museums tell us much about the everyday life of the inhabitants of Roman Britain - about their hopes and fears, their work and their beliefs. Nor is a fluent command of Latin essential for understanding their meaning. As John Rogan shows, by learning a few basic rules and formulae anyone can become proficient at reading inscriptions. This accessible handbook introduces the general structure and vocabulary of inscriptions, guiding the reader through the steps necessary for deciphering them.
- Contents:
- 2 Inscriptions 12
- 3 Signs and symbols 14
- 4 Roman names 19
- 5 Imperial inscriptions 27
- 6 Senatorial career 38
- 7 Equestrian career 50
- 8 The army 57
- 9 Tombstones 77
- 10 Religion 84
- 11 Local government 95
- 12 Commerce and trade 103
- 13 Provincial administration: a review 107.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [123]-124) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0752439529
- 9780752439525
- OCLC:
- 77550609
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