Civilization of the Ancient Mediterranean: Greece and RomeMichael Grant, Rachel Kitzinger A three-volume reference work of 97 original essays on the people, customs, government, religion, and arts of the ancient world, from 2000 B.C. to the fall of Rome in A.D.476. Structured to present a comparative rather than chronological study of Greek and Roman institutions and life. The essays are |
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