Ancient Historians: A Student Handbook

by Susan Sorek

The ancient historians were not always objective or accurate, and their intentions for writing were very different from those of modern historians. This introductory guide helps to unravel some of the difficulties involved in dealing with ancient source material, placing the work of ancient historians in its political, social and historical context for the contemporary reader. The chapters survey all of the major historians whose works are encountered...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441179917
• ISBN13: 9781441179913
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.4"