Who's who in the Ancient WorldHere are the basic facts about both the major figures of Greek and Roman history, culture, folklore and legend and what later ages made of them. Fully indexed and cross - referenced, it makes a definitive guide to the living past of the classical world. |
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List of Illustrations | ix |
Bibliography | xlvi |
Whos Who in the Ancient World I | 108 |
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