{"title":"Cyriac of Ancona","description":"\u003cp\u003eCyriac of Ancona, often hailed as the \u003cem\u003efather of archaeology\u003c\/em\u003e, was a pioneering figure during the Renaissance whose passion for antiquity left an indelible mark on how we perceive history today. Born in 1391 in what is now Italy, Cyriac was a merchant by trade, but his fervent interest in ancient cultures and artefacts led him to become a renowned antiquarian and humanist scholar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCyriac travelled extensively throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, meticulously documenting ancient ruins, inscriptions, and artefacts. His keen observations and detailed records provided invaluable insights into classical civilisations, contributing significantly to the burgeoning field of archaeology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the collection of his works, you’ll find titles like \u003cem\u003eLater Travels\u003c\/em\u003e, which offer rich narratives of his journeys and discoveries that continue to inform and inspire historians and military enthusiasts today. Whether you're a history buff or a curious reader eager to explore the echoes of the past, Cyriac of Ancona's writings promise a captivating and educational experience. Dive into the fascinating world of ancient history through the eyes of one of its earliest explorers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"later-travels-by-cyriac-of-ancona-9780674007581","title":"Later Travels","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Renaissance humanists discovered the culture of ancient Greece and Rome mostly through the study of classical manuscripts. Cyriac of Ancona (Ciriaco de' Pizzecolli, 1391-1452), a merchant and diplomat as well as a scholar, was among the first to study the physical remains of the ancient world in person and for that reason is sometimes regarded as the father of classical archaeology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis travel diaries and letters are filled with descriptions of classical sites, drawings of buildings and statues, and copies of hundreds of Latin and Greek inscriptions. Cyriac came to see it as his calling to record the current state of the remains of antiquity and to lobby with local authorities for their preservation, recognising that archaeological evidence was an irreplaceable complement to the written record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLater Travels\u003c\/em\u003e presents letters and diaries from 1443 to 1449, the period of his final voyages, which took him from Italy to the eastern shore of the Adriatic, the Greek mainland, the Aegean islands, Anatolia and Thrace, Mount Athos, Constantinople, the Cyclades, and Crete. Cyriac's accounts of his travels, with their commentary reflecting his wide-ranging antiquarian, political, religious, and commercial interests, provide a fascinating record of the encounter of the Renaissance world with the legacy of classical antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Latin texts assembled for this edition have been newly edited and most of them appear here for the first time in English. The edition is enhanced with reproductions of Cyriac's sketches and a map of his travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000667685100,"sku":"9780674007581","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26663483482427.jpg?v=1763294949"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/cyriac-of-ancona.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}