Geography of Claudius Ptolemy by Claudius Ptolemy

Geography of Claudius Ptolemy by Claudius Ptolemy

Geography of Claudius Ptolemy, originally titled Geographia and written in the second century, is a depiction of the geography of the Roman Empire at the time. Though inaccurate due to Ptolemy's varying methods of measurement and use of outdated data, Geography of Claudius Ptolemy is nonetheless an excellent example of ancient geographical study and scientific method. This edition contains more than 40 maps and illustrations, reproduced based on Ptolemy's original manuscript. It remains a fascinating read for students of scientific history and Greek influence. CLAUDIUS PTOLEMY (A.D. 90- A.D. 168) was a poet, mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, and geographer who wrote in Greek, though he was a Roman citizen. He is most well-known for three scientific treatises he wrote on astronomy, astrology, and geography, respectively titled Almagest, Apotelesmatika, and Geographia. His work influenced early Islamic and European studies, which in turn influenced much of the modern world. Ptolemy died in Alexandria as a member of Greek society.

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ISBN 13	9781605204383
ISBN 10	1605204382
Title	Geography of Claudius Ptolemy
Author	Claudius Ptolemy
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cosimo Classics
Year published	2011-03-01
Number of pages	286
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