Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0282449256 ISBN 13: 9780282449254
Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of ancient geography as understood by the renowned Greek historian Herodotus. It meticulously examines his geographical accounts, comparing them with modern understanding and the works of later geographers like Eratosthenes, Strabo, and Ptolemy. While acknowledging Herodotus's limitations in scientific knowledge, this book highlights his invaluable contributions as a keen observer and traveler. His descriptions of regions like Egypt, Scythia, and Persia offer unique insights into the ancient world, often corroborated by modern discoveries. The author meticulously dissects Herodotus's methods, exploring his reliance on relative positioning of locations and the challenges posed by varying interpretations of ancient units of measurement like the stade. This exploration extends beyond mere geographical analysis, delving into the historical and cultural context of Herodotus's work. It sheds light on the interconnectedness of geography, history, and culture in the ancient world, and how these elements shaped understanding of distant lands and peoples. Ultimately, this book demonstrates the enduring relevance of Herodotus's geographical insights, offering a captivating journey into the ancient world and its evolving understanding of the Earth's landscapes and diverse inhabitants. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0282449256 ISBN 13: 9780282449254
Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0282449256 ISBN 13: 9780282449254
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2017
ISBN 10: 0282449256 ISBN 13: 9780282449254
Librería: Buchpark, Trebbin, Alemania
Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 574 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2017
ISBN 10: 0282449256 ISBN 13: 9780282449254
Librería: Buchpark, Trebbin, Alemania
Condición: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut - Gepflegter, sauberer Zustand. | Seiten: 574 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.