About the Book

Every student of Classics will find this comprehensive and up-to-date Handbook indispensible. It offers guidance on how to research every area of classical studies, from undergraduate essays and beyond. All fields of Classics are covered. Guidance is given not only on how to read an archaeological or papyrological report, but also on how to find such sources when they are relevant to the student's research. Topics covered include:

1. The Nature of the Field 2. The Stages of Research 3. Bibliography 4. Sources and How to Use Them 5. Book Reviews 6. Lexicography 7. Grammar 8. Linguistics 9. Textual Criticism 10. Literary Criticism 11. Oratory and Rhetoric 12. Philosophy 13. History 14. Archaeology 15. Papyrology 16. Numismatics 17. Mycenaean Studies 18. Sociology, Anthropology, Economics and Ecology 19. Ancient Religion 20. Ancient Science 21. Art History 22. Ancient Dance and Music 23. Law 24. The Classical Tradition 25. History of Classical Scholarship 26. Reconstructing the Ancient World 27. Translation

Concentrating on "how-to" topics, Handbook for Classical Studies is a much needed resource for students.