The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 1 (of 6) by the Elder Pliny
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Pliny, the Elder, 24?-79
English
"The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 1 (of 6)" by the Elder Pliny is an encyclopedic work published beginning in AD 77. The largest single work surviving from the Roman Empire, it compiles knowledge on an astonishing range of subjects—from astronomy and geography to zoology, botany, mining, and art. Pliny defines his scope as "the natural world, o...
served Emperor Vespasian, this ambitious compilation became a model for all later encyclopedias. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Christopher Garcia
3 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the presentation of ideas feels natural and engaging. I have no regrets downloading this.
Linda Wilson
3 months agoThis was recommended to me by a colleague and the examples used throughout the text are practical and relevant. I will be reading more from this author.
Anthony White
3 months agoMy professor recommended this and the tone remains consistent and professional throughout. Highly recommended for everyone.
Deborah Scott
2 weeks agoI didn’t think I would enjoy this, but the presentation feels refined and carefully planned. This has earned a permanent place in my collection.
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Donna Hall
4 months agoWhile comparing similar resources, the author clearly understands the subject matter in depth. I learned so much from this.