The Historical Geography of Asia Minor
Overview
Important for its groundbreaking work in the study of classical topography, The Historical Geography of Asia Minor analyzes the Roman and Byzantine roads, as well as the politics of the area. Maps and charts are included.
- Title: The Historical Geography of Asia Minor
- Author: William Mitchell Ramsay
- Publisher: John Murray
- Publication Date: 1890
- Pages: 495
W. M. Ramsay (1851–1939) was professor of humanity at the University of Aberdeen. He was most well-known for his archaeological endeavors, as he traveled extensively throughout Asia Minor, studying the missionary journeys of Paul, conducting archaeological research, and writing numerous books on his findings and adventures.
He studied at Oxford, the University of Aberdeen, and Gottingen, and he later went on to become the first ever professor of classical archaeology at Oxford. Ramsey received awards for his work from Pope Leo XII, the University of Pennsylvania, the Royal Geographical Society, and the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. He was knighted in 1906.
His works include St. Paul the Traveller and Roman Citizen. His original intent was to disprove Christianity through archaeology, but through his research he realized that the Bible was accurate and converted to Christianity.