According to Wikipedia: "Strabo (64/63 BC c. AD 24), was a Greek geographer, philosopher and historian. Strabo was born to an affluent family from Amaseia in Pontus (modern Amasya, Turkey), a city that he said was situated the approximate equivalent of 75 km from the Black Sea. Pontus had recently fallen to the Roman Republic, and although politically he was a proponent of Roman imperialism, Strabo belonged on his mother's side to a prominent family whose members had held important positio...

Most of what is known of the ancient world comes from the accounts of antiquity's own historians.Ancient history is the aggregate of past events from the beginning of writing and recorded human history and extending as far as post-classical history.Historians have two major ways of understanding the ancient world: archaeology and the study of source texts. Primary sources are those sources closest to the origin of the information or idea under study.Some of the more no...

According to Wikipedia: "Strabo (64/63 BC – c. AD 24), was a Greek geographer, philosopher and historian. Strabo was born to an affluent family from Amaseia in Pontus (modern Amasya, Turkey), a city that he said was situated the approximate equivalent of 75 km from the Black Sea. Pontus had recently fallen to the Roman Republic, and although politically he was a proponent of Roman imperialism, Strabo belonged on his mother's side to a prominent family whose members had held important posit...

The History of Ancient Greece: 20 Essential Books is a monumental anthology that traverses the complex and rich expanse of ancient Greek civilization. From the eloquent narratives of epic poetry to rigorous historical treatises and philosophical discourses, this collection provides an unparalleled range of literary styles and genres. Key works such as the chronicles of Herodotus and Thucydides, character analysis of Plutarch, and Homeric epics, showcase the diversity and depth of Greek tho...

The Real Story of Rome is a compelling anthology that encapsulates the breadth and depth of Roman historiography. The works in this edition were not written by modern historians separated by millenniums from the intrigues in Roman forum and the field of battles with strange tribes and ruthless barbarians. These works were all written by the citizens of the empire - by generals who knew all too well the smell of blood on the battlefield and sense of adrenalin of a triumph held in their hono...

The Glory of Greece & Rome: A 24-Volume Anthology offers a comprehensive exploration into the literary and historical tapestries of antiquity. Spanning across genres and centuries, this extensive compilation encapsulates the enduring legacies of Greek and Roman thought.From the war chronicles of Thucydides and Julius Caesar to the biographical accounts of most influential characters in antiquity by Plutarch and Xenophon, the collection captures the manifold dimensions of classical civiliza...

'The Rise and Fall of Roman Empire: 15 Primary Sources' offers a profound exploration of Rome's legendary ascendancy and its subsequent decline through an assemblage of seminal texts, all written by the citizens of Roman empire. This collection spans a rich tapestry of literary styles, from the annals of Tacitus to the biographical sketches of Suetonius, and the pragmatic commentaries of Julius Caesar. Each work within this volume encapsulates a unique perspective of the Roman Empire, pres...

History of Ancient Greece and Roman Empire: 24 Essential Books stands as a comprehensive anthology whose principle goal is to celebrate and portray the fascinating world of the two greatest ancient civilizations. The works of modern historians offer us a poignant view and comprehension of the truth behind legends and stories, the true political circumstance and military drive, the rich culture influence as well as the everyday life of the people during this period. Their collective voices ...

These opening volumes of The Geography of Strabo present an ambitious synthesis: a survey of the known world that joins mathematical cartography to ethnographic narrative. Strabo expounds method, critiques Homer, Eratosthenes, Polybius, and Hipparchus, and proceeds through the western Mediterranean and Italy, recording topography, resources, myths, and routes. His style, poised between periegesis and historiography, favors sober evaluation over marvels, yet preserves travel lore and local ...

This Anglo-Latin work introduces a narrative about Saint Othmar, requested by the monks of Saint Gall, detailing his virtuous life and contributions to monasticism. It describes how Othmar, of Alemannic descent, was appointed abbot of the cell of Saint Gall through royal authority and the influence of Count Victor. This work emphasizes Othmar's moral integrity, his reforms to enhance the monastic community, and his success in attracting others to a life of devotion. The narrative serves bo...

Herodotus, also known as the Father of History, lived in the 5th century B.C. (c.484 BC c.425 BC) and was the first historian known to collect his materials systematically, test their accuracy to a certain extent and arrange them in a well-constructed and vivid narrative. The Histories his masterpiece and the only work he is known to have produced is a record of his investigation of the origins of the Greco-Persian Wars and includes a wealth of geographical and ethnographical information. ...

The Rise and Fall of Greek Civilization: A 20-Volume Anthology offers an expansive journey through the rich and varied tapestry of Greek civilization. With works ranging from epic poetry to historical narratives and philosophical treatises, this collection encapsulates the broad spectrum of ancient Greek literature and thought. Encompassing numerous literary styles—from the poetic grandeur of Homer to the analytical precision of historians such as Thucydides—this anthology serves as a monu...