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Travel in the Ancient World
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Product Description
The only book of its kind in any language, Travel in the Ancient World offers a lively, comprehensive history of ancient travel, from the first Egyptian voyages recorded in Old Kingdom inscriptions through Greek and Roman times to the Christian pilgrimages of the fourth and sixth centuries. Rich in anecdote and colorful detail, it now returns to print in paperback with a new preface by the author.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #599285 in Books
- Published on: 1994-01-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 408 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
"A masterful summary of a fascinating subject." -- London Sunday Times
"A most delightful book, written by a scholar who couples a fine sense of interesting, pragmatic problems with an impressive command of scattered evidence." -- Bibliotheca Orientalis
About the Author
Lionel Casson is professor emeritus of classics at New York University. His books include Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient World .
