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Claudii Ptolemaei geographia Volume

Claudii Ptolemaei geographia Volume

Hardcover

Travel GeneralAncient History GeneralGeography

ISBN10: 1024156877
ISBN13: 9781024156874
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 316
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)

This is Volume 1 of Claudii Ptolemaei Geographia, a monumental work by Ptolemy, the renowned 2nd-century astronomer, mathematician, and geographer. Originally written in Greek, this edition offers invaluable insights into Ptolemy's groundbreaking contributions to cartography and his understanding of the ancient world. Ptolemy's Geographia compiled geographical knowledge of the Roman Empire during his time. This edition provides scholars and enthusiasts with access to Ptolemy's original text, showcasing his methods for mapping and representing the Earth. A cornerstone of classical scholarship, Claudii Ptolemaei Geographia remains essential reading for anyone interested in the history of geography, cartography, and classical studies.

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