The World The Romans Knew
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
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A richly detailed work of historical geography, The World the Romans Knew charts the vast expanse of territories, peoples, and landscapes that fell within the Roman Empire's awareness and reach. N. H. H. Sitwell presents a comprehensive survey of the ancient world as the Romans themselves understood it, drawing on classical sources, archaeological evidence, and cartographic history to reconstruct their geographic imagination. The work details the empire's frontiers and the lands beyond — from the deserts of Africa and the steppes of Central Asia to the distant shores of Britain and the mysterious East — illustrating how Roman knowledge, trade, and military ambition shaped their understanding of the globe. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible in tone, it argues that Roman geographic awareness was far broader and more sophisticated than is commonly assumed. An essential read for enthusiasts of ancient history, classical studies, and the history of exploration, it illuminates the intellectual and physical horizons of one of history's greatest civilizations.
Author: N. H. H. Sitwell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Hamish Hamilton
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of historical geography, The World the Romans Knew charts the vast expanse of territories, peoples, and landscapes that fell within the Roman Empire's awareness and reach. N. H. H. Sitwell presents a comprehensive survey of the ancient world as the Romans themselves understood it, drawing on classical sources, archaeological evidence, and cartographic history to reconstruct their geographic imagination. The work details the empire's frontiers and the lands beyond — from the deserts of Africa and the steppes of Central Asia to the distant shores of Britain and the mysterious East — illustrating how Roman knowledge, trade, and military ambition shaped their understanding of the globe. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible in tone, it argues that Roman geographic awareness was far broader and more sophisticated than is commonly assumed. An essential read for enthusiasts of ancient history, classical studies, and the history of exploration, it illuminates the intellectual and physical horizons of one of history's greatest civilizations.