Geography (eBook)

Strabo (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020
1483 Seiten
Musaicum Books (Verlag)
406-406639712-8 (EAN)

Infos

Strabo's 'Geography' is a monumental work that serves as a comprehensive guide to the geographical knowledge of the ancient world. Written in the 1st century AD, the book combines a mix of historical anecdotes, cultural insights, and detailed descriptions of various regions, making it a valuable resource for understanding the ancient world. Strabo's literary style is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and its engaging storytelling, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of the ancient world. The 'Geography' is considered a seminal work in the field of ancient geography and has been cited by scholars for centuries. Strabo's work provides a window into the geographical knowledge and perceptions of the ancient Greeks and Romans, shedding light on their understanding of the world around them. Studying this work can offer invaluable insights into the mindset of ancient civilizations and their interactions with the world. This book is recommended to anyone interested in ancient history, geography, or classical literature, as it offers a unique perspective on the ancient world that is both informative and engaging.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.12.2020
• Übersetzer: H. C. Hamilton, W. Falconer
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Vor- und Frühgeschichte / Antike
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geografie / Kartografie
• Schlagworte: Ancient Geography • Chorography • Geographical Encyclopedia • Geographical Knowledge • Greek Citizen • historical data • isaac's storm • longitude • lost history • Mythos • physical features • Political Geography • Roman Empire • Ten Caesars • The History of the Ancient World • The Invention of Nature • the odyssey • The Worst Hard Time • Walden