Publisher's Synopsis
Pausanias's Description of Greece is a comprehensive travelogue and historical account of ancient Greece, written by the Greek traveler Pausanias in the second century AD. This book is a commentary on Book I of Pausanias's work, written by James G. Frazer.Frazer's commentary provides detailed analysis and interpretation of Pausanias's descriptions of the geography, history, and culture of Greece, as well as the myths and legends associated with various sites and landmarks. The commentary also includes extensive notes on the historical and archaeological context of Pausanias's work, as well as comparisons with other ancient accounts of Greece.This volume is the second in a series of commentaries on Pausanias's work, and is an essential resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek history, literature, and culture.In Six Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
