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This work examines the writings of three literary figures of the Hellenistic age - the history of Polybius, two fragmentary works of Posidonius, and the universal geography of Strabo.
"The late Hellenistic period witnessed the rise of an imperial power whose dominion extended across almost the whole known world. The Roman empire radically affected geographical conceptions, evoking new ways of describing the earth and of constructing its history. In this book …
Above all, he shows unequalled ability to understand the landscape and settlement of Anatolia; and the work is composed in the same forceful and elegant style that made his other books classics of historical literature."--Résumé de l'éditeur. Above all, he shows unequalled abil…
