Civilisation: a Personal ViewAn exploration of Western Civilization described through the creative works generated in art, architecture, sculpture, philosophy, poetry, music, science, and engineering. |
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The Skin of our Teeth | 1 |
Binding of Book of Pericopes incorporating a ninthcentury ivory made | 4 |
Page from Coeur de lAmour Epris 1457 Austrian National Library Vienna | 10 |
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