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Oxford Classical Monographs: Between Geography and History

Hellenistic Constructions of the Roman World

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The book delves into how the Roman Empire reshaped geographical understanding and historical narrative through the works of Polybius, Posidonius, and Strabo. It examines how these literary figures adapted and transformed existing Greek traditions to articulate the complexities of the Roman world, highlighting their contributions to the evolution of geographic thought during this pivotal period.

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Oxford Classical Monographs: Between Geography and History, Katherine Clarke

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2001
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Title
Oxford Classical Monographs: Between Geography and History
Subtitle
Hellenistic Constructions of the Roman World
Language
English
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Released
2001
Format
Paperback
Pages
424
ISBN10
0199248265
ISBN13
9780199248261
Series
Description
The book delves into how the Roman Empire reshaped geographical understanding and historical narrative through the works of Polybius, Posidonius, and Strabo. It examines how these literary figures adapted and transformed existing Greek traditions to articulate the complexities of the Roman world, highlighting their contributions to the evolution of geographic thought during this pivotal period.