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Explore the connection between classical history and ornithology with Birds in the Ancient World from A to Z. Published by Routledge, this comprehensive volume gathers all available ancient information regarding avian life. W. Geoffrey Arnott provides a detailed analysis by identifying ancient Greek bird names through the lens of modern ornithological studies. This book serves as a vital resource for historians and nature enthusiasts alike. By transliterating ancient Greek bird names into English script and translating all ancient descriptions and analyses into English, it removes the language barrier for researchers. It stands as the first complete discussion of ancient bird names that remains accessible to readers who do not study ancient Greek. This large-scale examination provides a unique window into how the ancient world perceived and categorized the birds around them, making it an essential addition to any collection of ancient history and civilization studies.

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Comprehensive collection of all ancient Greek bird names and their corresponding descriptions and analyses.

Modern identification of ancient avian species using current ornithological studies for accurate comparison.

English transliteration of ancient Greek names makes the text easy to read without needing to know the original language.

Complete translation of all ancient writings regarding birds into English for better accessibility.

The first large-scale examination of ancient bird names designed for readers without ancient Greek training.

A specialized resource for studying the intersection of ancient Greek history and natural science.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
15 August 2007
Listed Since
12 January 2007

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