That on the east is the country beyond the rhine, as far as the don1 and the mouth of the sea of azof. An english translation, with introduction and notes kindle edition by roller, duane w download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A stadia is said to be 7,290 inches18,662 cm or 607. Click download or read online button to get the geography of strabo book 17 book now. We have treated these subjects at length in the first book of. We have treated these subjects at length in the first book of the geography. Strabo simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. An english translation, with introduction and notes roller, duane w. The date of geographica is a large topic, perhaps because strabo worked on it along with his history for most of his adult life. At present we shall make a few remarks on the operations of nature and of providence conjointly. Nowadays, strabo is mostly famous for his geographia, a 17book work containing history and descriptions of people and places all over the known world. Strabo was born to an affluent family from amaseia in pontus modern amasya, turkey, a city that he said was situated the approximate equivalent of 75 km from the black sea. In more recent developments, geography has become a distinct academic discipline. Roller and published by cambridge university press 2014.
Geography, volume viii strabo harvard university press. Strabo focuses on how the world of the political present emerged from the world of the political past. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The first two books, in effect, provide a definition of the aims and methods of. Between chalcedon and heracleia are several rivers, as the psillis, 44 the calpas, and the sangarius, of which last the poet makes mention. Geography derives from the greek geographia, a literal translation of which would be to describe or write about the earth. Strabo states the width of persia 4,400 stadia or about 800 km and its length towards the caspian to be 8,000 stadia or about 1,500 km. The geography of strabo, volume 2 of 3 literally translated, with notes language. Caucasiarum regionum et gentium straboniana descriptio commentario perpetuo illustrata. He became a keen traveller who saw a large part of italy, various near eastern regions including the black sea, various parts of asia minor, egypt as far as ethiopia, and parts of greece. After two introductory books, numbers 3 and 4 deal with. The geography of strabo is the only surviving work of its type in greek literature, and the major source for the history of greek scholarship on geography and the formative processes of the earth.
Strabo and probably eratosthenes noted that geography was the concern of the. A sequel to his historical memoirs, geography is planned apparently for public servants. An english translation, with introduction and notes. It flows through the greater part of phrygia epictetus, and a part also of bithynia, so that it is distant from nicomedia a little more than 300 stadia. A wikipedia article about this author is available strabo. By arouraestrabo refers tothe aegyptian landmeasure. Geography html at perseus help with reading books report a bad link suggest a new listing.
I have already indicated roughly both the shape and the size of this country. It appeared from the former discussion, that in the summary given by eratosthenes, in the third book of his geography, is contained the most credible account of the country considered as india at the time of its invasion by alexander. Based in part upon the unfinished version of john robert sitlington sterrett, john robert sitlington. A native of sicily so clearsighted that he could see things at great distance as if they were nearby was also called strabo. Strabo meaning squinty, as in strabismus was a term employed by the romans for anyone whose eyes were distorted or deformed. Its numerous quotations from technical literature, moreover, provide a remarkable account of the state of greek geographical. Strabo geography p419 book ii chapter 5 beginning 15 1 since the taking in hand of my proposed task naturally follows the criticisms of my predecessors, let me make a second beginning by saying that the person who attempts to write an account of the countries of the earth must take many of the.
Ce 24, a greek author writing at the prime of roman expansion and political empowerment. In this massive new volume, he provides a detailed exegesis of strabos text. The geography of strabo, volume 2 of 3 by strabo free. With an english translation by horace leonard jones.
These few pages are followed by 998 pages of commentary on the 17 books of strabos geography, organised by book and then according to the standard tripartite notation, 30 pages of bibliography, a 60 page index of passages cited, and a 75 page general index. Geography, volume v strabo harvard university press. It flows through the greater part of phrygia epictetus, and a part also of bithynia, so that it is distant from. Roller published his translation, the geography of strabo, in 2014. The routledge companion to strabo explores the works of strabo of amasia c. The geography of strabo book 17 download ebook pdf, epub. Feb, 2014 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by. While his earlier historiographical composition is almost entirely lost, his major opus of the geography includes an encyclopaedic look at the entire world known at the time. Each entry starts with the number of books of the geography translated, as translators sometimes stall out before completing all seventeen books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the geography of strabo. Strabo was at work some two thousand years ago, in the early days of the roman empire. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The fifth book contains a description of italy from the roots of the alps to the strait of sicily, the gulf of taranto, and the region about posidonium.
His geography is a description of the cultural and geopolitical world of that time, as well as an account of how the physical world was then perceived. I began my description by going over all the western parts of europe comprised between the inner and the outer sea. Strabo wrote the geography between the years 1718 and 2324. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Ad 24, was a greek geographer, philosopher and historian.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Strabo, greek geographer and historian whose geography is the only extant work covering the whole range of peoples and countries known to both greeks and romans during the reign of augustus 27 bce14 ce. Feb, 2014 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Although strabo quotes it himself, and other classical authors mention that it existed, the only surviving document is a fragment of papyrus now in possession of the university of milan renumbered papyrus 46. An historian and archaeologist, he is the author of ten books, most recently cleopatra. A first edition was published in 7 bc followed by a gap, resumption of work and a final edition no later. For ebooks, where available, click on the volume number. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now.
Strabos work,which was extremely long, was divided into. Lacuscurtius strabos geography book xvii chapter 1 25. On the operations of nature, that all things converge to a point, namely, the centre of the whole, and assume a spherical shape around it. The strabo application is a georeferenced, interactive digital map of the ancient mediterranean world to accompany the text of the geography translated by duane w. Strabo s historical work is lost, but his most important geography in seventeen books has survived. Mar 31, 2014 buy the geography of strabo by translated by duane w. Thegeographyof strabo the geography of strabo is the only surviving work of its type in greek literature, and the major source for the history of greek scholarship on geography and the formative processes of the earth. The geography of strabo, volume 2 of 3 by strabo free ebook.
Greek authors the geography of strabo, john robert sitlington sterrett volume 1 of the geography of strabo. Read online geography v 5 and download geography v 5 book full in pdf formats. Roller, 9781107038257, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In addition, this lengthy and complex work contains a vast amount of information on other topics, including the journey of alexander the great. The history of geography includes many histories of geography which have differed over time and between different cultural and political groups. This is the first collation of the more than 150 fragments of the geographika in more than a century. Full text of the geography of strabo internet archive. The routledge companion to strabo 1st edition daniela. A historical and topographical guide to the geography of strabo by duane w roller book. Project gutenbergs the geography of strabo, volume iii of 3, by strabo this ebook is.
Its numerous quotations from technical literature, moreover, provide a remarkable account of. This is a selective summary of translations of strabos work from ancient greek into modern languages. Strabo, greek geographer and historian whose geography is the only extant work. Pharos is a small oblong island, and lies quite close to the continent, forming towards it a harbour with a double entrance. Each fragment is accompanied by an english translation, a summary, and commentary. He traveled extensively, undoubtedly gathering notes, and made extended visits to rome and alexandria, where he is sure to have spent time in the famous library taking notes from his sources. After two introductory books, numbers 3 and 4 deal with spain and gaul, 5 and 6 with italy and sicily, 7 with north and east europe, 810 with greek lands, 1114 with the main regions of asia and with asia minor, 15 with india and iran, 16.
After two introductory books, numbers 3 and 4 deal with spain and gaul, 5 and 6 with italy and sicily, 7 with north and east europe, 8 10 with greek lands, 11 14 with the main regions of asia and with asia minor, 15 with india and iran, 16 with. Strabos historical work is lost, but his most important geography in seventeen books has survived. Offering a 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. Roller provides a rich background, including a history of the text and its reception, a. A historical and topographical guide to the geography of. In addition, this lengthy and complex work contains a.
The geography of strabo, volume 1 loeb classical library loeb classical library. The passage across the isthmus from the alexandrine grove and chalcideis, as far as the hypocremnus, is 50 stadia 150. The geography of strabo, volume 1 of 3 by strabo free. In addition, this lengthy and complex work contains a vast amount of information on. The lake mareia, which extends as far as this place, is more than 150 stadia in breadth, and in length less than 300 stadia. A biography 2010 and eratosthenes geography 2010, and over 150. While his earlier historiographical composition is almost entirely lost, his major opus of the geography includes an en. Strabo was born in amaseia currentday amasya in pontus, which became part of the roman empire just around his birth, from a rich family. Geography is a vital source for ancient geography and informative about ancient geographers. The project gutenberg ebook of the geography of strabo, vol. He presents a fascinating picture of how the world appeared to the greeks and romans of the late 1st century bce and early 1st century ce.
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