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The Geography of Strabo, Volume 3 (of 3) Literally Translated, with Notes
"The Geography of Strabo, Volume 3 (of 3)" by Strabo is an encyclopedia of geographical knowledge written in Greek in the late first century BC or early first century AD. This monumental work consists of seventeen books that circuit the earth, combining physical geography with political details of the Roman Empire's known world. Strabo, an educated Greek citizen of Rome, traveled extensively and drew from extensive library research to document continents, nations, cities, and natural features. The work addresses statesmen and general readers alike, focusing on what is "noble and great" rather than petty details.
The Geography of Strabo, Volume 2 (of 3) Literally Translated, with Notes
"The Geography of Strabo, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Strabo is an encyclopedia of geographical knowledge written in Greek in the late first century BC or early first century AD. This monumental work combines physical and political geography, making a "circuit of the earth" to detail landscapes, nations, cities, and strategic locations across the known world. Drawing from extensive travels and research in Rome and Alexandria's famous library, Strabo created a practical guide for statesmen and educated citizens, focusing on what was "noble and great" and "practically useful, or memorable, or entertaining."
The Geography of Strabo, Volume 1 (of 3) Literally Translated, with Notes
"The Geography of Strabo, Volume 1 (of 3)" by Strabo is an encyclopedia of geographical knowledge written in Greek in the late first century BC or early first century AD. This seventeen-book work combines physical and political geography, offering a comprehensive "circuit of the earth" that details continents, nations, cities, and natural features across the known Roman world. Written by an educated Greek citizen of the Roman Empire, it represents a lifetime of extensive travel, research, and scholarly study, drawing from the famous library of Alexandria and firsthand observation.