Through the Pillars of Herakles : Greco-Roman Exploration of the Atlantic Hardback
by Duane (Ohio State University, USA) W. Roller
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In this first study of the Greek and Roman exploration for over half a century, Duane W.
Roller presents an important examination of the impact of the Greeks and Romans on the world through the Pillars of Herakles and beyond the Mediterranean. Roller chronicles a detailed account of the series of explorers who were to discover the entire Atlantic coast; north to Iceland, Scandinavia and the Baltic, and south into the Africa tropics.
His account examines these early pioneers and their discoveries, and contributes a brand new chapter to the history of exploration.
Based not only on the literary evidence, but also personal knowledge of the areas from the Arctic to west Africa, the book looks at the people, from the earliest Greeks, through the Carthaginians to the Romans, and examines their exploration of this vast and largely unfamiliar territory. Discussing for the first time the relevance of Iceland and the Arctic to Greco-Roman culture, this groundbreaking work is an enthralling and informative read that will be an invaluable study resource for Greek and Roman history courses
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:192 pages, 1 Line drawings, black and white; 21 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:22/12/2005
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- ISBN:9780415372879
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:192 pages, 1 Line drawings, black and white; 21 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:22/12/2005
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- ISBN:9780415372879