Geography and Ethnography: Perceptions of the World in Pre-Modern Societies (Ancient World: Comparative Histories) edited by Kurt A. Raaflaub, Richard J. A. Talbert
English | February 1, 2010 | ISBN: 1405191465 | EPUB | 376 pages | 8.7 MB
English | February 1, 2010 | ISBN: 1405191465 | EPUB | 376 pages | 8.7 MB
This fascinating volume brings together leading specialists, whohave analyzed the thoughts and records documenting the worldviewsof a wide range of pre-modern societies.
Presents evidence from across the ages; from antiquity throughto the Age of Discovery
Provides cross-cultural comparison of ancient societies aroundthe globe, from the Chinese to the Incas and Aztecs, from theGreeks and Romans to the peoples of ancient India
Explores newly discovered medieval Islamic materials