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Pomponius Mela'S Description Of The World
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The Description Of The World (Chorographia), Written By Pomponius Mela, Was Last Translated Into English Over 400 Years Ago, And Is The Earliest Surviving Geographical Work In Latin. Although First Published At The Height Of The Roman Empire, In Roughly 44 C.E., Pomponius Mela'S Work Circulated During Europe'S Great Age Of Exploration. His Description Is In The Form Of A Voyage Around The Three Known Continentsafrica, Asia, And Europe. Mela Integrates Geographical Description With More Familiar Historical, Cultural, And Mythological Information. F. E. Romer'S Translation And Commentary On This Work Help The Reader To Appreciate The Intellectual And Physical Shape Of The Ancient World As Mela And The Romans Perceived It.Frank Romer'S Introduction Assesses Mela As A Literary And Geographic Writer, While His Translation Matches Mela'S Style. Mela Knows Of The Chinese And Reports Geographical And Cultural Information About Sri Lanka And India, As Well As Mediterranean And European Locales That Are Less Remote To His Experience. The Outer Edges Of All The Continents, Including Europe, However, Remained Unfamiliar To The Romans, And It Is On The Inhabited World'S Outer Edges That The Creatures Of Legend And Mythology Were Believed To Live. Romer'S Commentary Clarifies Specific Ideas Raised In The Text. He Identifies And Explains Issues, And He Points The Reader To Ancient Sources And Modern Studies.This New Study Will Intrigue Students And Teachers Of Ancient History. This Edition Of Mela'S Geography Will Be Of Interest To Map Lovers, Historians, Classicists, And Anyone Interested In History Of Travel, Geography, And Education.F.E. Romer Is Professor And Chair Of The Department Of Foreign Languages And Literatures, East Carolina University. He Is The Author Of Numerous Articles And Has Received Awards For Both His Writing And Teaching.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Pomponius Mela's Description of the World' about? A: This work is the earliest surviving geographical text in Latin, offering a voyage around the known continents of Africa, Asia, and Europe, integrating geographical details with historical and cultural insights.
- Q: Who translated this edition of Pomponius Mela's work? A: The translation and commentary are provided by F. E. Romer, who is a professor at East Carolina University.
- Q: What are the main themes covered in this book? A: The book covers geographical descriptions along with historical, cultural, and mythological information, reflecting the Roman perspective of the known world.
- Q: How many pages does this edition contain? A: This edition consists of 184 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: It was published on May 22, 1998.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of ancient history? A: Yes, this study is designed to intrigue both students and teachers of ancient history.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does this edition include commentary? A: Yes, F. E. Romer's commentary clarifies specific ideas raised in the text and points readers to ancient sources and modern studies.
- Q: What can readers expect from F. E. Romer's introduction? A: Romer's introduction assesses Mela's dual role as a literary and geographic writer, enhancing the reader's understanding of the text.
- Q: Who would find this book interesting? A: Map lovers, historians, classicists, and anyone interested in the history of travel, geography, and education will find this edition compelling.