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The Oxford Classical dictionary

by Antony Spawforth, Simon Hornblower

This reference work provides over 6,000 entries on the Graeco-Roman world, including coverage of literature, art, philosophy, and daily life. It features expanded content on women, sexuality, and multidisciplinary perspectives on classical history and culture.

Accession 218 ISBN 019866172X Publisher Oxford University Press
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