Skip to main content
University of California Press

Album of Dated Latin Inscriptions, Part I, Plates

Rome and the Neighborhood, Augustus to Nerva

by Arthur E. Gordon (Author), Joyce S. Gordon (Contribution by)
Price: $39.95 / £34.00
Publication Date: Dec 2023
Edition: 1st Edition
Title Details:
Rights: World
ISBN: 9780520350656

About the Book

The Album of Dated Latin Inscriptions: Rome and the Neighborhood, Augustus to Nerva is an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of ancient Roman history. Compiled by Arthur E. Gordon, in collaboration with Joyce S. Gordon, this comprehensive volume presents a collection of meticulously cataloged Latin inscriptions from Rome and its surrounding regions, spanning the reigns of Augustus through Nerva. Featuring high-quality plates and detailed annotations, this album offers a visual and textual record of the inscriptions that illuminate aspects of Roman society, governance, and daily life during the early imperial period.

With a focus on dated inscriptions, this volume allows readers to explore the chronological progression of epigraphic styles and the historical context of each artifact. Whether used for research, teaching, or personal study, this album stands as a significant contribution to the field of epigraphy, providing valuable insights into the administrative and cultural workings of ancient Rome. Printed by the University of California Press, it is an indispensable tool for understanding the enduring legacy of Roman civilization through its preserved words.

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 1958.