Isbn: 9780243918478 - Klio, Vol. 15 (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of newly recovered ancient inscriptions found at the religious sanctuary of Delphi from the fourth to second century BCE, many of which are published here for the first time. These texts provide invaluable glimpses into the political, social, and religious life of ancient Greece during a pivotal period of transition between classical Athens and Hellenistic monarchies. The inscriptions come from a range of sources, including treaties and alliances between city-states, dedications to gods, and records of lawsuits and religious ceremonies. Through these texts, the book sheds light on topics such as religious practices, legal proceedings, and the complex interplay between Greek cities and their neighbors, including the powerful kingdom of Macedon. By offering new primary source material and insights, this book is an important contribution to the study of ancient Greek history and epigraphy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…