Pliny (the Elder)
Pliny the Elder was a Roman author, naturalist, and natural philosopher, as well as naval and army commander of the early Roman Empire, and personal friend of the emperor Vespasian. He wrote the encyclopedic 'Naturalis Historia' (Natural History), which is one of the largest single works to have survived from the Roman Empire to the modern day and purports to cover all ancient knowledge. Pliny the Elder died in AD 79 while attempting to rescue friends by ship from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius that destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. Natural History
"Natural History" is an extensive work of literature that provides a comprehensive look at the knowledge of the natural world during the Roman era. The book is divided into 37 volumes, each focusing on different aspects such as geography, anthropology, zoology, botany, and mineralogy. The author's curiosity and fascination with the world are evident in his detailed observations and descriptions. The book also includes discussions on art, sculpture, and various other topics, providing a rich and detailed snapshot of the Roman understanding of the world.
