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Oxford University Press Historical Greek Reader - Mycenaean to Koine

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Master the evolution of the ancient Greek language with this comprehensive Historical Greek Reader from Oxford University Press. This academic resource provides a structured introduction to Greek history through a curated series of texts accompanied by detailed linguistic commentary. Designed for students and scholars, the book uses cross-referenced texts and a built-in reference grammar to build a strong linguistic foundation. The content spans a massive historical timeline, beginning with the Mycenaean period in the fourteenth century BC and moving through to the Koine period in the second century AD. You will explore a diverse range of Greek dialect texts and a balanced selection of epigraphic and literary works. The epigraphic section is particularly valuable, combining well-known inscriptions with recent discoveries that are often difficult to find in other sources. This book serves as an essential tool for anyone studying the development of Greek from its earliest written forms to the later classical and Hellenistic eras.

Key Features

Comprehensive linguistic coverage from the Mycenaean period (14th century BC) to the Koine era (2nd century AD).

Includes a wide range of Greek dialect texts to provide a broad understanding of language variations.

Features a specialized epigraphic section containing both famous inscriptions and hard-to-find recent discoveries.

Includes a reference grammar at the front of the book to support text analysis and study.

Provides linguistic commentary and cross-referenced texts to help connect different historical periods.

Used book offered in good condition, making it an accessible option for students and researchers.

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paperback
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Amazon UK
Release Date
15 November 2007
Listed Since
22 March 2007

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