Complete Works of Strabo (Delphi Classics) - eBook

9781786563682
1-78656-368-1

An Asiatic Greek in the time of Augustus, Strabo was a keen voyager that explored the four corners of the ancient world and compiled an important Geography in seventeen books on his travels. Offering a.

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window into the lost world of classical Rome and Greece, Strabos Geography is a major source for the study of ancient geography, while providing important information on Greek cultic history and early theories of the nature of the world. Delphis Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Strabos complete extant Geography, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Strabo's life and Geography* Features the complete extant works of Strabo, in both English translation and the original Greek* Concise introduction to the Geography* Includes H. C. Hamilton and W. Falconers translation previously appearing in Bohn Classical Library edition of Strabo* Excellent formatting of the texts* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables* Provides a special dual English and Greek text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph ideal for students* Features a bonus biography discover Strabo's ancient world* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genresPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super SetCONTENTS:The TranslationTHE GEOGRAPHYThe Greek TextCONTENTS OF THE GREEK TEXTThe Dual TextDUAL GREEK AND ENGLISH TEXTThe BiographyINTRODUCTION TO STRABO by Horace Leonard JonesPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles