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[ SOLD OUT ] FINLEY, M.I., Ancient History. Evidence and Models. Chatto & Windus, London, 1985. 131p. Hard bound with dust wrps. Dust wrps a bit worn. Pages yellowed. ‘The strongest aspect of the book lies in those chapters that point out the fragmentary and problematic nature of ancient sources. (…) The seductive persuasiveness and staying power of models are reasons for the importance of this book. There is persistent danger that models, now often incorporated into archaeological reports (…), will be mistaken for fact by ancient historians if they are not clearly aware of the methodology. Thus, this brief book can be useful not only for those who use models or contemplate their use but also for those who still view history as the rich stew of facts that Finley labels ‘antiquarianism’. (NANCY DEMAND IN The American Historical Review, 1989, pp.723-724). (Antiquarian) (approx. delivery time: undeliverable)