A Selection From Pliny's Letters: With Notes, Maps, And Plan (1889) - Softcover

Pliny The

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1436748658 ISBN 13: 9781436748650

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

A Selection From Pliny's Letters: With Notes, Maps, And Plan (1889) is a book that features selected letters written by Pliny the Younger, a Roman author and lawyer who lived in the 1st century AD. The book is edited by John Bostock and Henry T. Riley and includes notes, maps, and a plan to help readers better understand the context of the letters.The letters in the book cover a wide range of topics, including politics, philosophy, literature, and daily life in ancient Rome. They offer a unique glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time and provide valuable insights into the thoughts and beliefs of one of the most prominent figures of the era.The book also includes detailed notes that provide historical and cultural context for each letter, as well as explanations of difficult or obscure passages. The maps and plan help readers visualize the locations and events described in the letters, making it easier to understand the significance of each.Overall, A Selection From Pliny's Letters: With Notes, Maps, And Plan (1889) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Rome, classical literature, or the life and works of Pliny the Younger.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1436748658
• ISBN 13: 9781436748650
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 204
• Editor: Heatley Henry Richard