Oxford University Press Oxford Alexandria and the Delta Volume 1 - Greek Inscriptions

Explore the history of Ptolemaic Egypt with Volume 1 of the Oxford Studies in Ancient Documents series. This scholarly work focuses on the Greek, bilingual, and trilingual inscriptions from Alexandria and the Nile Delta region. Covering the era from Alexander's conquest in 332 BC to the Roman takeover in 30 BC, this volume provides a deep look into the era's documented history. This publication serves as the first of three volumes in a comprehensive Corpus. It contains 206 inscribed documents, ranging from significant public monuments to smaller records. Each entry includes scholarly editions, full descriptions, and supporting commentaries to assist researchers and historians. By providing both translations and detailed context, this volume helps clarify the linguistic and cultural landscape of ancient Egypt during the Ptolemaic period.