Metrologicorum Scriptorum Reliquiae: Quo Scriptores Graeci Continentur (Classic Reprint) (Latin Edition) - Hardcover

Fridericus Hultsch

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484129937 ISBN 13: 9780484129930

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore ancient measures and monetary terms with clarity and precision.

This reference work gathers Greek and Roman units, coins, and their names from classical sources, including modern scholarly notes and excerpts. It helps readers understand how ancient economies were described and compared across texts.

The book presents a structured catalog of terms, from talenta and drachmae to lesser units and their practical use in everyday trade. It puts excerpts and cross-references in one place, aiding study and comparison without requiring additional research.

• Clear definitions of historical measures and their value in different regions
• Cross-references to major authorities and ancient authors
• Guided notes that connect terminology to its literary and historical context
• Illustrative excerpts that show how terms appeared in texts

Ideal for students, scholars, and readers of classics who want a reliable, accessible guide to ancient metrology and currency.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: Latin
• ISBN 10: 0484129937
• ISBN 13: 9780484129930
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 678