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Late Antiquity: A Guide to the Postclassical World
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Late Antiquity: A Guide to the Postclassical World Hardcover - 1999

by G. W. Bowersock; Peter Brown; Oleg Grabar

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  • Hardcover

In 11 in-depth essays and over 500 encyclopedia entries, a cast of experts provides fresh perspectives on an era marked by the rise of two world religions, unprecedented upheavals, and the creation of art of enduring glory. 79 illustrations, 16 in color.

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Belknap Press: An Imprint of Harvard University Press, 1999. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Near fine book and jacket. .
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  • Title Late Antiquity: A Guide to the Postclassical World
  • Author G. W. Bowersock; Peter Brown; Oleg Grabar
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Near Fine
  • Pages 802
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Belknap Press: An Imprint of Harvard University Press, Belknap Press
  • Date 1999
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Maps
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 114788
  • ISBN 9780674511736 / 0674511735
  • Weight 3.89 lbs (1.76 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.5 x 8.34 x 1.66 in (26.67 x 21.18 x 4.22 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
  • Library of Congress subjects Classical dictionaries
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 99025639
  • Dewey Decimal Code 938

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In his poem on the war against Count Gildo in North Africa, the late 4th century Latin poet Claudian depicts Roma, the personification of the city, as aged and unkempt, feeble her voice, slow her step, her eyes deep buried.

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  • American Reference Bks Annual, 01/01/2001, Page 223
  • Library Journal, 11/01/1999, Page 101

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