De Gruyter Kappa - Omikron: Stephanos von Byzanz History Book

This scholarly work, Kappa - Omikron, serves as a vital new edition of Stephanos von Byzanz, Ethnika. Produced by De Gruyter as part of the Corpus Fontium Historiae Byzantinae (Series Berolinensis), this volume addresses a long-standing need in the field of ancient history. It replaces the outdated 1849 edition by A. Meineke with a modern approach based on recent academic progress. The text incorporates significant advancements in the history of transmission for classical texts and modern edition techniques for fragments and epitomes. By utilizing recent developments in lexicographical research and Stephanos-analysis, this edition provides a more accurate perspective. It also integrates archaeological and epigraphic insights regarding settlement history in the Mediterranean and Asia Minor. This book is an essential resource for researchers and students focused on Byzantine history and the study of classical Mediterranean civilizations.