Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World

Name: Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World
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The Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World is an invaluable reference that visually charts the territories and cities of the ancient Greek and Roman civilisations. Comprised of detailed maps, it offers a comprehensive view of these classical worlds, their geography, and how they shaped history. This atlas serves as a vital tool for understanding the complex landscapes and their influence on historical events and cultures.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by ancient history and the cartographical journeys of Greek and Roman civilisations. This detailed atlas offers a geographical exploration of historical landscapes, providing insights into the classical world's complexities and wonders. Perfect for history enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by the intricacies of historical geography.

Spans archaic Greece to the Late Roman Empire, and no more than two standard scales (1:500,000 and 1:1,000,000) are used to represent most regions. This title brings the ancient past back to life in an unforgettably vivid and inspiring way.

Quite simply the most important and most complicated project to be undertaken in classical studies this generation. -- NEH reviewer This atlas provides us with a vital missing tool. It is a model of creative planning, and will be absolutely indispensable. -- C. Nicolet (Sorbonne, Paris)

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In 99 colour maps, this atlas creates the entire world of the Greeks and Romans from the British Isles to the Indian subcontinent and deep into North Africa. It spans the territory of more than 75 modern countries.

Since the 1880s, all attempts to map the classical world comprehensively have failed. This new initiative has finally achieved the elusive and challenging goal. It began in 1988 at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, under the direction of the distinguished ancient historian Richard Talbert.

The resulting Barrington Atlas is a reference work which should have broad appeal to everyone worldwide with an interest in ancient Greeks and Romans, the lands they penetrated, and the peoples and cultures they encountered in Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia.

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The Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World is highly praised for its exceptional cartographic detail and scholarly precision. Reviewers have highlighted its comprehensive coverage of the ancient world from 1000 B.C. to A.D. 640, describing it as a major contribution to the field of ancient history and cartography. The atlas is celebrated for its beauty, clarity, and the dedication it represents, making it an indispensable resource for both scholars and enthusiasts of antiquity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691031699

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 October 2000

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 102 Maps

Contributors:

Edited by Richard J.A. Talbert

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 330.0mm

Height: 464.0mm

Weight: 4196g

Pages: 280

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About the Author

Richard J. A. Talbert is research professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he leads the Ancient World Mapping Center. He is the author and coeditor of many books, including World and Hour in Roman Minds, Challenges of Mapping the Classical World, and Atlas of Classical History.