Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Geoponici" to "Germany" Volume 11, Slice 7

"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Geoponici' to 'Germany'" by Various is a collection of entries that gives information on a wide array of topics. Ranging from important people, to literature, places and agriculture, this reference book gives lots of historical context. It starts with the Geoponici, who were Greeks and Romans who wrote about farming, exploring what they added to agriculture and comparing farming in ancient Greece and Rome. Next, it talks about different historical people named George, such as saints, kings, and famous writers, explaining why they were important and what they left behind. This opening of the reference volume demonstrates just how much information and different subjects are going to be covered in the rest of the book.