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.
About the Author
Lionel Casson is professor emeritus of classics at New York University. His books include Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient World .
Reviews
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
Book Information
ISBN 9780801848087
Author Lionel Casson
Format Paperback
Page Count 408
Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press
Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
Weight(grams) 635g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 30mm
About the Author
Lionel Casson is professor emeritus of classics at New York University. His books include Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient World .
Reviews
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
Book Information
ISBN 9780801848087
Author Lionel Casson
Format Paperback
Page Count 408
Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press
Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
Weight(grams) 635g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 30mm
