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. 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. Strabo was at work some two thousand years ago, in the early days of the roman empire. A historical and topographical guide to the geography of. With an english translation by horace leonard jones. A biography 2010 and eratosthenes geography 2010, and over 150. Roller, 9781107038257, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. Based in part upon the unfinished version of john robert sitlington sterrett, john robert sitlington. Geography derives from the greek geographia, a literal translation of which would be to describe or write about the earth.
The geography of strabo book 17 download ebook pdf, epub. The first two books, in effect, provide a definition of the aims and methods of. After two introductory books, numbers 3 and 4 deal with. In the seventh book strabo describes the remaining portions of europe. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. 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 published his translation, the geography of strabo, in 2014. Nowadays, strabo is mostly famous for his geographia, a 17book work containing history and descriptions of people and places all over the known world. Full text of the geography of strabo internet archive. In addition, this lengthy and complex work contains a. 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. 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 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. A native of sicily so clearsighted that he could see things at great distance as if they were nearby was also called strabo. The lake mareia, which extends as far as this place, is more than 150 stadia in breadth, and in length less than 300 stadia. Project gutenbergs the geography of strabo, volume iii of 3, by strabo this ebook is. The geography of strabo, volume 1 of 3 by strabo free. Each fragment is accompanied by an english translation, a summary, and commentary. Strabo wrote the geography between the years 1718 and 2324. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
We have treated these subjects at length in the first book of. Feb, 2014 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. A wikipedia article about this author is available strabo. The geography of strabo, volume 1 loeb classical library loeb classical library.
Between chalcedon and heracleia are several rivers, as the psillis, 44 the calpas, and the sangarius, of which last the poet makes mention. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Ad 24, was a greek geographer, philosopher and historian. Read online geography v 5 and download geography v 5 book full in pdf formats. By arouraestrabo refers tothe aegyptian landmeasure. Strabo, greek geographer and historian whose geography is the only extant work. In addition, this lengthy and complex work contains a vast amount of information on. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the geography of strabo. A stadia is said to be 7,290 inches18,662 cm or 607. The date of geographica is a large topic, perhaps because strabo worked on it along with his history for most of his adult life. Click download or read online button to get the geography of strabo book 17 book now. Geography is a vital source for ancient geography and informative about ancient geographers.
The routledge companion to strabo explores the works of strabo of amasia c. It flows through the greater part of phrygia epictetus, and a part also of bithynia, so that it is distant from. An historian and archaeologist, he is the author of ten books, most recently cleopatra. In this massive new volume, he provides a detailed exegesis of strabos text. Strabos work,which was extremely long, was divided into.
The routledge companion to strabo 1st edition daniela. An english translation, with introduction and notes. Strabo s historical work is lost, but his most important geography in seventeen books has survived. A sequel to his historical memoirs, geography is planned apparently for public servants. Its numerous quotations from technical literature, moreover, provide a remarkable account of the state of greek geographical. Roller provides a rich background, including a history of the text and its reception, a. 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. Each of strabos books receives a 5080 page chapter of commentary. The project gutenberg ebook of the geography of strabo, vol. Ce 24, a greek author writing at the prime of roman expansion and political empowerment.
The geography of strabo, volume 2 of 3 by strabo free ebook. The geography of strabo, volume 2 of 3 by strabo free. 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. 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. 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.
Strabo meaning squinty, as in strabismus was a term employed by the romans for anyone whose eyes were distorted or deformed. 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. At present we shall make a few remarks on the operations of nature and of providence conjointly. 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. We have treated these subjects at length in the first book of the geography. This is the first collation of the more than 150 fragments of the geographika in more than a century. A historical and topographical guide to the geography of strabo by duane w roller book. Feb, 2014 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by. Lacuscurtius strabos geography book xvii chapter 1 25. That on the east is the country beyond the rhine, as far as the don1 and the mouth of the sea of azof. Each entry starts with the number of books of the geography translated, as translators sometimes stall out before completing all seventeen books. Strabo focuses on how the world of the political present emerged from the world of the political past.
No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now. The manuscript tradition shows the name of strabo attached to the text or parts of the text of the geography, starting with the sixthcentury palimpsest. The history of geography includes many histories of geography which have differed over time and between different cultural and political groups. Strabo was born in amaseia currentday amasya in pontus, which became part of the roman empire just around his birth, from a rich family. A first edition was published in 7 bc followed by a gap, resumption of work and a final edition no later. This is a selective summary of translations of strabos work from ancient greek into modern languages. Strabo and probably eratosthenes noted that geography was the concern of the.
The geography of strabo, volume 2 of 3 literally translated, with notes language. I began my description by going over all the western parts of europe comprised between the inner and the outer sea. Roller and published by cambridge university press 2014. Its numerous quotations from technical literature, moreover, provide a remarkable account of. 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. The passage across the isthmus from the alexandrine grove and chalcideis, as far as the hypocremnus, is 50 stadia 150.
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. Geography, volume v strabo harvard university press. Strabo simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. In more recent developments, geography has become a distinct academic discipline. Mar 31, 2014 buy the geography of strabo by translated by duane w. I have already indicated roughly both the shape and the size of this country. Geography html at perseus help with reading books report a bad link suggest a new listing. 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. Greek authors the geography of strabo, john robert sitlington sterrett volume 1 of the geography of strabo. 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.
An english translation, with introduction and notes roller, duane w. While his earlier historiographical composition is almost entirely lost, his major opus of the geography includes an en. 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. Caucasiarum regionum et gentium straboniana descriptio commentario perpetuo illustrata. Pharos is a small oblong island, and lies quite close to the continent, forming towards it a harbour with a double entrance. 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. Geography, volume viii strabo harvard university press. For ebooks, where available, click on the volume number. In addition, this lengthy and complex work contains a vast amount of information on other topics, including the journey of alexander the great. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
430 67 332 155 696 134 338 360 165 1263 1167 119 1503 444 960 377 623 1439 872 353 1492 888 1090 634 457 661 1354 817 185 1076 180 31 810 1260 719 97 1365 655 1024