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Focusing on ancient geography, this volume presents translations and commentaries on three significant figures: Hanno of Carthage, known for his exploration around 500 BC; the Periodos, dedicated to King Nikomedes from the late second century BC; and Avienus from the fourth century AD. Each work offers insights into the geographical knowledge and exploration of the Greco-Roman world, highlighting the evolution of cartography and the cultural context of these historical figures.
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Three Ancient Geographical Treatises in Translation, Duane W. Roller
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- Released
- 2024
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- Subtitle
- Hanno, the King Nikomedes Periodos, and Avienus
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Duane W. Roller
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 202
- ISBN13
- 9781032112916
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Social Sciences, Maps & Travel, True Stories, Literary Studies, Travelogues
- Description
- Focusing on ancient geography, this volume presents translations and commentaries on three significant figures: Hanno of Carthage, known for his exploration around 500 BC; the Periodos, dedicated to King Nikomedes from the late second century BC; and Avienus from the fourth century AD. Each work offers insights into the geographical knowledge and exploration of the Greco-Roman world, highlighting the evolution of cartography and the cultural context of these historical figures.