172 Pages
by
Routledge
170 Pages
by
Routledge
172 Pages
by
Routledge
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Morley's book offers the first accessible guide for students to show how theories, models and concepts have been applied to ancient history.
Showing readers how they can use theory to interpret historical evidence for themselves, as well as to evaluate the work of others, the book includes a survey of key ideas and theories on a wide range of ancient historical topics including society and... Read more
Contents:1) Approaches2) Ancient and Modern3) The Limits of the Possible4) Class and Status5) A Sense of Identity6) Myth and ReasonAfterword: Speaking TheoryGuide to Further ReadingBibliographyIndex
Biography
Neville Morley is a senior lecturer in ancient history at the University of Bristol. His research interests are in ancient economic history, the city of Rome, ancient and modern historiography and historical theory. He is the author of Metropolis and Hinterland; the city of Rome and the Italian economy and Writing Ancient History, and is editor of Ancient History: Key themes and Approaches.
'Succinct and stimulating.' - The Journal of Classics Teaching
'Well written.' - Arctos
'Morley has written a clear and thoughtful overview of the various theoretical approaches available to the aspiring historian' – Prudentia
