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De Situ Orbis Libri Tres

De Situ Orbis Libri Tres

Paperback

Travel GeneralAncient History GeneralGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1278935649
ISBN13: 9781278935645
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 27 2012
Pages: 326
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

De Situ Orbis Libri Tres, by Pomponius Mela, is a foundational work of classical geography, offering a comprehensive overview of the world as it was known to the Roman Empire in the first century AD. This edition, meticulously edited by Karl Heinrich Tzschucke and August Weichert, presents Mela's detailed descriptions of continents, countries, and peoples, providing invaluable insights into the geographical knowledge and worldview of the ancient Romans. Mela's work stands as a cornerstone of geographical literature, influencing generations of scholars and explorers. His descriptions of Europe, Africa, and Asia, though sometimes fantastical, reflect the complex interplay between empirical observation and cultural perception in the classical era. This edition preserves the text's historical and literary significance, making it an essential resource for students and researchers interested in the history of geography, classical literature, and the Roman world.

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