Dirk Booms
Latin Inscriptions (Ancient languages)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780714122885
- author:
- Dirk Booms
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- British Museum Press 01 edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 20.9 x 1 x 15.1 cm
- Genre:
- History, Ancient History & Civilisation, Rome, Dirk Booms,Latin Inscriptions (Ancient languages),British Museum Press,0714122882,Ancient History,BCE to c 500 CE,Ancient Rome,Ancient history: to c 500 CE,Archeologie,BCE period - Protohistory,Beaux art
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Latin Inscriptions by Dirk Booms provides insight into the everyday life of ordinary Romans through the study of inscriptions. These texts, often overlooked in favour of more elite literature, offer a unique window into the lives of the poor, slaves and women who used them to communicate. By deciphering the rules of grammar and abbreviation that governed these inscriptions, readers can uncover valuable information about daily life in ancient Rome. The book explores how public inscriptions were used, the standardized system of abbreviation employed, and the linguistic changes that occurred within society. Illustrated with examples from the British Museum's Roman collection, this study sheds light on the lives of those less visible in the archaeological record. The text itself is written in simple, everyday Latin, reflecting linguistic changes over time, while also revealing spelling mistakes and phonetic writing. The accompanying images, decoration styles, and original locations can provide additional insights into the meaning behind these inscriptions.
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