Geography (Complete 3 Volumes) (eBook)

Strabo (Autor)

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2022
1483 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654740358-6 (EAN)

Infos

Strabo's 'Geography' is an extensive 3-volume work considered one of the most important geographical works of the ancient world. Written in the 1st century BC, it provides a detailed account of the known world at that time, including its physical features, climate, population, and political divisions. Strabo's writing style is a combination of descriptive prose and historical analysis, making the text both informative and engaging for readers interested in ancient geography. The 'Geography' serves as a valuable resource for understanding the geographical knowledge and perceptions of the classical world. It also offers insights into the cultural, social, and political aspects of the regions described. This book is a must-read for those interested in ancient geography, history, and literature. Strabo's meticulous research and vivid descriptions make 'Geography' a timeless classic worth exploring for anyone fascinated by the ancient world.

Autor

Strabo, an eminent figure in the realm of geographical and historical comprehension, lived during the transitional period from the late Hellenistic era to the early Roman Empire, roughly between 64 BC and 24 AD. Recognized chiefly for his magnum opus 'Geography', Strabo penned this encyclopedic work in 17 volumes, of which only a few have unfortunately survived in their entirety. Imbued with the ethos of a polymath, his 'Geography' is not merely a compilation of topographical data but a profound amalgamation of historical narrative, cultural insights, and philosophical musings. Strabo, educated in prominent centers of learning such as Rome, Alexandria, and Athens, embraced the Peripatetic school of thought influenced by philosophers like Aristotle and followers of Eratosthenes. 'Geography' exhibits this intellectual inheritance, characterized by empiricism and a systematic approach to understanding the world. Strabo navigated through the realms of history, ethnography, and geography in a literary style that fuses empirical observations with a keen analytical perspective, offering an invaluable window into the classical world. While his work garners respect for its breadth, Strabo's legacy also endures due to his comparative methodology and quest to synthesize existing knowledge, thereby etching his name into the annals of cultural and historical geography.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Übersetzer: W. Falconer, H. C. Hamilton
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Vor- und Frühgeschichte / Antike
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geografie / Kartografie
• Schlagworte: Ancient Geography • ancient geography texts • ancient world descriptions • Classical literature • classical literature on geography • cultural exploration • cultural geography history • geographical compendium • Geopolitical landscapes • Greek geography and exploration • Greek scholar • Hellenistic period geographical work • Historical Cartography • historical maps and cartography • isaac's storm • longitude • Mythos • Roman Empire • Roman scholar • Strabo's Geographica • Strabo the geographer • Ten Caesars • The History of the Ancient World • The Invention of Nature • the odyssey • The Worst Hard Time • Topographical analysis • Walden • World History