Ancient BotanyRoutledge, 5 okt 2015 - 238 pagina's The first book to ever be published on this subject, Gavin Hardy’s study of botany in the ancient world is a tremendous contribution to the field, and one to which generations of classicist will turn for help. A much-needed account, perfect for undergraduates, and anyone with an interesting the history of natural science, it includes illustrations of coins and pottery, and botanical images of medieval manuscripts such as De Materia Medica, as well as a comprehensive bibliography. Examining writers and collating information from contemporary sources Ancient Botany:
The study and classification of plants was invented by Aristotle's pupil Theophrastus, and the world of the late antique Dioscorides remained fundamental into early modern times – therefore, this book is of immense value for historians of science for all periods. |