The Value of Ancient History (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Linton Myres

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656834021 ISBN 13: 9780656834020

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how ancient history comes to life through evidence, not just old stories.

This book offers a clear, accessible look at how historians study the past. It explains why archaeology and literary evidence both matter, and how they can be combined to reveal the origins, cultures, and daily life of ancient peoples. The author argues that history is ethnographic and social at its core, not just a record of great deeds.

Readers are guided through the practical methods scholars use to interpret material remains, texts, and artifacts. It examines how new discoveries reshapes our understanding, and why the ancient world can feel both strange and recognizably human. The work invites readers to think critically about sources, bias, and the limits of what we can know about the past.

• Learn how archaeology and literature can complement each other to form a fuller history.
• See why the ancient Mediterranean world feels unfamiliar yet deeply human.
• Understand the challenges historians face when sources are scarce or biased.
• Discover how modern methods reshape our view of early civilizations.

Ideal for curious readers of history, archaeology, and cultural studies who want a grounded, thoughtful approach to the ancient world.

The Value of Ancient History invites readers to see the past through careful evidence, regional context, and a humanities-based perspective that remains engaging and relevant.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656834021
• ISBN 13: 9780656834020
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48