Friday, March 28, 2008

Geographical Dictionary by Edmund Bohun, published in 1688


Geographical Dictionary, In which are represented all the present and ancient names of all the Countrys (sic), Provinces, Cities, Towns, Ports, Seas Straights of the whole world", By Edmund Bohun, published in 1688.
Lets have a look at the definitions of "Greece", "Macedonia" and "Scopia" as defined by the contemporary writer.

GREECE




MACEDONIA.....is a kingdom of great antiquity and fame in Greece



THESSALONICA


SCOPIA....the Capital of Dardania



by Chris Filippou

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