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Late Antiquity: A Guide to the Postclassical World (Harvard University Press Reference Library) Hardcover - 1999
by Bowersock, G.W. & Peter Brown, Oleg Grabar
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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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- Title Late Antiquity: A Guide to the Postclassical World (Harvard University Press Reference Library)
- Author Bowersock, G.W. & Peter Brown, Oleg Grabar
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Condition Used - Very Good
- Pages 802
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Belknap Press: An Imprint of Harvard University Press, Belknap Press
- Date November 18, 1999
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Maps
- Bookseller's Inventory # SON000060245
- 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)
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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
