Geography (Complete 3 Volumes) (eBook)

Strabo, an eminent figure in the realm of geographical and historical comprehension, lived during the transitional period from the late Hellenistic era to the early Roman Empire, roughly between 64 BC and 24 AD. Recognized chiefly for his magnum opus 'Geography', Strabo penned this encyclopedic work in 17 volumes, of which only a few have unfortunately survived in their entirety. Imbued with the ethos of a polymath, his 'Geography' is not merely a compilation of topographical data but a profound amalgamation of historical narrative, cultural insights, and philosophical musings. Strabo, educated in prominent centers of learning such as Rome, Alexandria, and Athens, embraced the Peripatetic school of thought influenced by philosophers like Aristotle and followers of Eratosthenes. 'Geography' exhibits this intellectual inheritance, characterized by empiricism and a systematic approach to understanding the world. Strabo navigated through the realms of history, ethnography, and geography in a literary style that fuses empirical observations with a keen analytical perspective, offering an invaluable window into the classical world. While his work garners respect for its breadth, Strabo's legacy also endures due to his comparative methodology and quest to synthesize existing knowledge, thereby etching his name into the annals of cultural and historical geography.