Anton Powell (Editor), Paul Cartledge (Foreword by)
Publish Date
1989-04-01
Book Type
Hardcover
Number of Pages
196
Publisher Name
University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN-10
0806121777
ISBN-13
9780806121772
citemno
281635
Subtitle
Techniques Behind Her Success
Edition
1st Oklahoma University Press ed
SKU
9780806121772
Description
"An interesting book with an interesting concept. The articles are well-written and shed new light on old and neglected material". -- The Classical Outlook.
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