Album of Dated Latin Inscriptions, Part III, Plates

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The Album of Dated Latin Inscriptions: Rome and the Neighborhood, A.D. 200–525 is an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Roman epigraphy. This third installment in the series, compiled by Arthur E. Gordon in collaboration with Joyce S. Gordon, meticulously documents the inscriptions from the third to early sixth centuries A.D. With over 100 expertly photographed inscriptions, the album offers unparalleled access to the evolution of Latin writing during a pivotal period in Roman history. Each inscription is accompanied by detailed annotations and squeezes, providing insight into the craftsmanship and historical context of these remarkable artifacts.

With the support of grants from the American Council of Learned Societies and the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, this volume continues the high standard of scholarship set by its predecessors. Whether you are researching changes in Roman social structure, tracing political developments, or studying the palaeography of Latin texts, this comprehensive collection will be an invaluable tool. This carefully curated album represents a bridge to understanding the ancient world through its inscriptions, preserving the legacy of Rome’s monumental history.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.

Genre: History / Ancient / Rome (fancy, right?)