Natural history (Latin Edition) - Softcover

Rackham, H 1868-1944

Softcover

ISBN 10: 102422936X ISBN 13: 9781024229363

Publisher: Hutson Street Press, 2025

Synopsis

Natural History, Book 7, by Pliny the Elder, is a comprehensive exploration of the natural world as it was understood in the first century AD. Written in Latin, this volume is part of Pliny's ambitious attempt to document all known aspects of nature, geography, ethnography and human physiology. A significant work from classical antiquity, this volume gives insight into Roman knowledge and perspectives. Pliny's meticulous descriptions and observations reflect the scientific curiosity of his time, offering a unique insight into the history of science and the intellectual life of ancient Rome.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: Latin
• ISBN 10: 102422936X
• ISBN 13: 9781024229363
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 586