Published 1974
by Cornell University Press in Ithaca, N.Y .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Statement | H. H. Scullard. |
Series | Aspects of Greek and Roman life |
Classifications | |
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LC Classifications | DE61.E5 S28 1974b |
The Physical Object | |
Pagination | 288 p., [12] leaves of plates : |
Number of Pages | 288 |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL5047172M |
ISBN 10 | 0801409314 |
LC Control Number | 74007701 |
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