by Pausanias (Author)
Pausanias (fl. 150 CE), one of the Roman world s great travelers, sketches in Description of Greece the history, geography, landmarks, legends, and religious cults of all the important Greek cities. He shares his enthusiasm for great sites, describing them with care and an accuracy confirmed by comparison with monuments that still stand today.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 496
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Loeb
Published: 01 Jul 1989
ISBN 10: 0674991044
ISBN 13: 9780674991040