Historical Consciousness and the Use of the Past in the Ancient World

by John R. Baines

Book Overview

Historical Consciousness and the Use of the Past in the Ancient World offers linked essays on uses of the past in prominent and diverse cultures in ancient civilizations across the world. The contributors are leading experts in Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Sinology, Biblical Studies, Classics, and Maya Studies. This volume addresses crucial questions in current scholarship on historical consciousness and historiography. These questions include the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1800500262
• ISBN13: 9781800500266
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Equinox Publishing (UK)
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 2.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 10.0"