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The Geography of Strabo, Vol. 1 of 8: With an English Translation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Horace Leonard Jones

 
9780666204721: The Geography of Strabo, Vol. 1 of 8: With an English Translation (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0666204721 ISBN 13: 9780666204721
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Geography of Strabo, Vol. 1 delivers the Greek text alongside a fresh English translation, with scholarly notes that illuminate Strabo’s world.

This edition revises the work for publication with a unified approach, placing responsibility on the translator from the start. It respects the editor’s aims and builds on prior scholarship to present a coherent, accessible edition. The volume also features map work and acknowledgments that situate the text within the Loeb Library’s broader project.

What you’ll experience:
  • A clear English translation paired with the original Greek text
  • An introduction that traces Strabo’s life, lineage, and intellectual context
  • Notes and scholarly apparatus that explain choices and sources
  • A partial dictionary of proper names to aid readers
Ideal for readers of classical geography, ancient history, and students seeking a reliable, humanities-focused edition of Strabo’s Geography.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0666204721
ISBN 13 
9780666204721
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
590