An Account of a Copper Table, Containing Two Inscriptions, in the Greek and Latin Tongues - Softcover

Discovered In The Year 1732, Near Heraclea, In The Bay Of Tarentum, In Magna Graecia

 
9781528515818: An Account of a Copper Table, Containing Two Inscriptions, in the Greek and Latin Tongues

Synopsis

This book showcases two ancient Greek tables engraved with religious inscriptions and a Latin inscription presumed to be municipal laws. One of the tables is divided in two parts, one kept in England, the other in Naples. The other table is intact and resides in Naples. The inscriptions document land ownership, religious practices, and legal codes of ancient Magna Graecia. The author provides a detailed analysis of the inscriptions, discussing their historical significance and their contribution to the understanding of ancient Greek and Roman societies. The book also includes meticulous copies of the inscriptions, offering readers an opportunity for in-depth study. This comprehensive examination sheds light on ancient laws, religious practices, and land ownership, making this book a valuable resource for scholars of ancient history and enthusiasts of classical studies.

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