Studies in Ancient Greek Topography

Studies in Ancient Greek Topography
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 284
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ISBN-10 : 0520097467
ISBN-13 : 9780520097469
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Book Synopsis Studies in Ancient Greek Topography by : W. Kendrick Pritchett

Download or read book Studies in Ancient Greek Topography written by W. Kendrick Pritchett and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1989-04-25 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professor Pritchett continues his study of topographical data to test the veracity of Greek historians. This sixth volume focuses on Pansanias's account of the sites in the Thyreatis, on the historical record on the use of the Thermopylai pass, and on Polybios's accounts of Philip V's march across the Peloponnesos in 219 B.C. and on Thermon in 218 B.C., with new identifications proposed for sites in Arkadia and Aitolia.


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