About this title: This volume demystifies a specialism, introducing students (from first year upwards) to the techniques, methods, problems and advantages of using coins to do ancient history. Coins are a fertile source of information for the ancient historian; yet too often historians are uneasy about using them as evidence because of the special problems attaching to their interpretation. The world of numismatics is not always easy for the non-specialist to penetrate or understand with confidence. Dr Howgego describes and analyzes the main contributions the study of coins can make to ancient history, showing ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis(Routledge)
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780415089937ISBN:041508993X
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 5.433 by 8.504 inches. This book is printed on demand. (allow 1-2 weeks for printing) christopher howgego's excellent book demystifies numismatics, introducing students to the techniques, methods, problems and advantages of using coins to do ancient history, and provides-through numerous examples-a history of coinage. like other volumes in this series, ancient history from coins demystifies a specialism, introducing students (from first year upwards) to the techniques, ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Routledge, London
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780415089937ISBN:041508993X
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. xvi, 176 pp., 184 coin ill. Cover has wear along edges and on corners, has a small crease in upper outer corner of front panel, and also has several ripples in the middle of front panel and several creases in the middle of the rear panel. An essential work for those interested in utilizing numismatics as a resource in their study of the classical world. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Routledge, London New York Sydney Toronto
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780415089937ISBN:041508993X
Description: As New. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" 176 pages, 6 chapters, notes, bibliography, key to the plates, index. Illustrations in line plus plates. Very gently used copy, near new condition. read more
Description: New. Coins are a rich source of information for the ancient historian; yet too often historians are uneasy about using them as evidence because of the special problems attached to their interpretation. "Ancient History from Coins" demystifies this specialized subject and introduces students to the techniques, methods, problems and advantages of using coins in the study of ancient history. Christopher Howgego shows through numerous examples how the character, patterns and behavior of coinage ... read more
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Description: New. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. Coins are a rich source of information for the ancient historian; yet too often historians are uneasy about using them as evidence because of the special problems attached to their interpretation. "Ancient History from Coins" demystifies this specialized subject and introduces students to the techniques, methods, problems and advantages of using coins in the ... read more
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