by RogerFrench (Author)
In this study, the author shows how ancient natural history was the gathering and presentation of historiae, items worthy of note by the philosopher, popularizer or marvel-monger. This work explains how the subject was treated by different societies; the Greeks, Romans, Jews and Christians.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 380
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 27 Oct 1994
ISBN 10: 9780415115
ISBN 13: 9780415115452