The extraordinary voyage of Pytheas the Greek. (Europe).

The extraordinary voyage of Pytheas the Greek. (Europe). BARRY CUNLIFFE Sir Barrington Windsor Cunliffe CBE (born December 10, 1939), known as Barry Cunliffe, has been Professor of European Archaeology at the University of Oxford since 1972. . The extraordinary voyage of Pytheas the Greek.ix+182 pages, maps, 1 table. 2001. London: Penguin; 0-713-99509-2hardback 12.99 [pounds sterling]. In reconstructing the expedition of Pytheas, in the 4th century BC,from Marseilles to Orkney -- or even beyond -- in evoking the marvel ofit, Prof. CUNLIFFE takes the opportunity to describe both the historicalcontext in the Mediterranean and much of the geography and the cultureof Atlantic Europe Atlantic Europe is a geographical and anthropological term for the western portion of Europe which borders the Atlantic Ocean. At its widest definition, it comprises Spain, Portugal, north and western France, and the British Isles. . Into the bargain, we learn about features ofClassical cosmology and technology. It is all presented inCUNLIFFE's equanimous E`quan´i`mousa. 1. Of an even, composed frame of mind; of a steady temper; not easily elated or depressed.Adj. 1. and simple style, complemented by a mostattractive lay-out and graphics so that the reader is barely aware ofthe immense store of learning offered here. Here is our recommendationfor Christmas this year.