History of the Transmission of Ancient Books to Modern Times ; Together With, The Process of Historical Proof, Or, A Concise Account of the Means by which the Genuineness of Ancient Literature Generally, and the Authenticity of Historical Works Especially, are Ascertained ... |
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| Title | History of the Transmission of Ancient Books to Modern Times ; Together With, The Process of Historical Proof, Or, A Concise Account of the Means by which the Genuineness of Ancient Literature Generally, and the Authenticity of Historical Works Especially, are Ascertained ... |
| Author | Isaac Taylor |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | E. Howell, 1889 |
| Original from | University of Iowa |
| Digitized | Jun 3, 2015 |
| Length | 401 pages |
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