The Geography of Strabo, Volume 2 (of 3) Literally Translated, with Notes

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Creators: Strabo, W. Falconer (1801-1885) [Translator], and Hans Claude Hamilton (1811-1895) [Translator] "The Geography of Strabo, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Strabo is an encyclopedia of geographical knowledge written in Greek in the late first century BC or early first century AD. This monumental work combines physical and political geography, making a "circuit of the earth" to detail landscapes, nations, cities, and strategic locations across the known world. Drawing from extensive travels and research in Rome and Alexandria's famous library, Strabo created a practical guide for statesmen and educated citizens, focusing on what was "noble and great" and "practically useful, or memorable, or entertaining." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 2788

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