The Geography of Strabo, Volume 2 (of 3) Literally Translated, with Notes

"The Geography of Strabo, Volume 2" by Strabo is a historical investigation from the turn of the first millennium that continues to explore Europe with a major focus on Greece and nearby areas, updating earlier records from poets and historians. This volume delivers extensive geographical information along with understanding of the region’s cultures, its people, and their mythology. Starting with a review of Macedonia, the author takes a careful look deep at various Greek groups like the Acarnanians and the Ætolians. Referencing earlier geographic works, the book carefully looks at the historical story as told by well-known poets like Homer. Highlighting the difficulty of understanding stories from long ago, the author aims to separate myth from fact while mapping out the lands, naming important cities, rivers, and geographic details. Ultimately, the book begins by explaining the author's goal of giving a correct and educated review of the Greek world as an addition to the literary images known to readers.