Gaius Plinius Secundus' detailed description of nature and all its wonders are brought back to life in this comprehensive collection of books. Detlef Detlefsen provides insight into Plinius Secundus's life and remarkable achievements, many of which are still used in the field of science today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This...