Pomponii Melæ De Situ Orbis Libri Tres, Recens. Cum Notis H. Barbari [and Others] Additis Suis A C.h. Tzschuckio (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781247987071)

This edition of Pomponius Mela's "De Situ Orbis Libri Tres" offers a detailed look into ancient geographical knowledge. Mela, a Roman geographer writing in the first century AD, provides a comprehensive, though sometimes inaccurate, description of the world as it was known to the Romans. This edition, revised with notes by H. Barbari and further additions by C.H. Tzschuckio, presents the original Latin text alongside scholarly commentary, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in classical geography and Roman history. The book delves into the geography of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offering insights into the perceptions and understanding of the world during the Roman Empire. A crucial work for understanding the historical development of geographical science.

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