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The Classical Foundations of Modern Historiography (Sather Classical Lectures) (Volume 54),Used
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Here, at last, are the longawaited Sather Classical Lectures of the great historian Arnaldo Momigliano, In a masterly survey of the origins of ancient historiography, Momigliano captures those features of an ancient historian's work that not only gave it importance in its own day but also encouraged imitation and exploitation in later centuries. He reveals the extent to which Greek, Persian, and Jewish historians influenced the Western historiographic tradition, and then goes on to examine the first Roman historians and the emergence of national history. In the course of his exposition, he traces the development of antiquarian studies as distinctive branch of historical research from antiquity to the modern period, discusses the place of Tacitus in historical thought, and explores the way in which ecclesiastical historiography has developed a tradition of its own. All these lectures illustrate Momigliano's unrivaled ability to combine the study of classical texts and the history of classical scholarship. First delivered in 1962, the lectures were revised during the next fifteen years and then held for annotation that was never completed. They are now published from the author's manuscripts, collated and checked by Momigliano's literary executor, Anne Marie Meyer, of the Warburg Institute, with a foreword by Riccardo Di Donato, of the University of Pisa. The text is printed as the author left it. Sather Classical Lectures, 54
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Classical Foundations of Modern Historiography'? A: The book provides a masterful survey of the origins of ancient historiography, examining the influences of Greek, Persian, and Jewish historians on the Western historiographic tradition.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Arnaldo Momigliano, a renowned historian known for his contributions to the study of classical texts and historiography.
- Q: When were these lectures originally delivered? A: The lectures were first delivered in 1962 and revised over the following fifteen years before being published.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that it is free from wear and tear.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 180 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any foreword or introduction in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a foreword by Riccardo Di Donato from the University of Pisa.
- Q: What historical topics does this book cover? A: The book covers various topics, including the development of antiquarian studies, the role of Tacitus in historical thought, and the evolution of ecclesiastical historiography.
- Q: Who collated and checked the manuscripts for this publication? A: The manuscripts were collated and checked by Anne Marie Meyer, Momigliano's literary executor at the Warburg Institute.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Ancient Civilizations.