Ptolemy's geography: an annotated translation of the theoretical chapters
Auteur :
Ptolemy
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691092591
Date de publication :
15 janv. 2002
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 cm
Poids :
369 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Offers a translation of the "Geography" and provides an introduction, which treats the historical and technical background of Ptolemy's work, the contents of the "Geography", and the later history of the work. This work also includes color reproductions of maps from manuscripts and early printed editions of the text.