Geography in Classical Antiquity. Daniela Dueck with Contributions by Kai Brodersen

by Daniela Dueck

Book Overview

What were the limits of knowledge of the physical world in Greek and Roman antiquity? How far did travellers get and what did they know about far-away regions? How did they describe foreign countries and peoples? How did they measure the earth, and distances and heights on it? Ideas about the physical and cultural world are a key aspect of ancient history, but until now there has been no up-to-date modern overview of the subject. This book explores...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052112025X
• ISBN13: 9780521120258
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"