Ancient Greece and Rome: An Encyclopedia for StudentsAnnotation Based on the acclaimed Civilization of the Ancient Mediterranean and Ancient Writers: Greece and Rome, this set is completely re-written and designed for students. Covering more than 1,000 years of a critical period in world history, more than 460 articles explore an array of topics such as daily life, art and architecture, philosophy, science, religion, statesmen, arts, literature, history and more. |
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