Strabo's Cultural Geography: The Making of a Kolossourgia - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521175100 ISBN 13: 9780521175104

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

Strabo of Amasia, a Greek geographer of the Augusto-Tiberian period, observed the Roman world of his time. He collected his observations in his magnum opus, the Geography, which he described as a 'Kolossourgia', a colossal statue of a work. This term reflects not only the work's size in seventeen books, but also its multi-faceted nature, composed of many different elements like the detailing on a statue. In this 2005 volume an international team of Strabo scholars explores those details, discussing the cultural, political, historical and geographical questions addressed in the Geography. The collection offers a number of different approaches to the study of Strabo, from traditional literary and historical perspectives to newer material and feminist readings. These diverse themes and approaches inform each other to provide a wide-ranging exploration of Strabo's work, making the book essential reading for students of ancient history and ancient geography.

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Strabo's Cultural Geography Wide-ranging 2005 exploration of Strabo's Geography by an international team of scholars. Full description

Book Description

Strabo of Amasia's Geography observes the world of the Augustan period. This 2005 volume explores a wide range of questions addressed in the Geography and offers different approaches for their study. Written by an international team of scholars, it is essential reading for students of ancient history and ancient geography.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521175100
• ISBN 13: 9780521175104
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304
• Editor: Dueck Daniela