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A Homeric Dictionary for Schools and Colleges
A Homeric Dictionary for Schools and Colleges
by Georg Autenrieth
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Autenrieth's A Homeric Dictionary has been the companion of countless individuals who have begun the study of Homer. Far and away the hardiest and most helpful of all the aids to the reading of Homeric Greek, it provides the student with a full listing... (read more)

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The Concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature (Oxford Paperback Reference)
The Concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature (Oxford Paperback Reference)
by M C Howatson
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Derived from the highly praised second edition of The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature, this is the ideal reference book for anyone interested in the classical world and its literary heritage. Including accounts of the lives and works of the... (read more)

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Very Short Introduction to Classics
Very Short Introduction to Classics
by Mary Beard
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We are all classicists--we come into touch with the classics on a daily basis: in our culture, politics, medicine, architecture, language, and literature. What are the true roots of these influences, however, and how do our interpretations of these... (read more)

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The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature
The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature
by M C Howatson
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From Achilles's heel to the sword of Damocles, Western culture teems with allusions from the rich heritage of classical literature, and this new edition of The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature, the first updating since Sir Paul Harvey's original... (read more)

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The Classics: All You Need to Know, from Zeus's Throne to the Fall of Rome
The Classics: All You Need to Know, from Zeus's Throne to the Fall of Rome
by Caroline Taggart
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It's no myth: this lively refresher course fills in all you need to know about ancient studies-from Zeus's throne to the fall of Rome-in pithy little quips. It covers the impressive advances made by Greek and Roman societies, from language to medicine... (read more)

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The Handbook of Classical Literature
The Handbook of Classical Literature
by Lillian Feder
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From Abdera (an ancient city in Thrace) to Zeus (chief god of the Greeks), this authoritative handbook covers all the major aspects of Greek and Roman literature, mythology, and civilization. It features over 950 entries on ancient writers, philosophers,... (read more)

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World of Odysseus (02 Edition)
World of Odysseus (02 Edition)
by M. I. Finley
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The NYRB Classics series is designedly and determinedly exploratory and eclectic, a mix of fiction and non-fiction from different eras and times and of various sorts. The series includes nineteenth century novels and experimental novels, reportage and... (read more)

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Greek Classics (Cliffs Notes) - Study Notes
Greek Classics (Cliffs Notes) - Study Notes
by Mary Ellen Snodgrass
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This sweeping survey of ancient Greek culture covers the greatest works of Greek poets, dramatists, philosophers, writers, and historians. These writings are the foundation of the way we think and act and are important to the student of the human... (read more)

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NTC's Dictionary of Latin and Greek Origins
NTC's Dictionary of Latin and Greek Origins
by Bob Moore
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This unique reference equips students with vocabulary skills that will last a lifetime. Students study Latin and Greek roots and learn the huge number of English words that derive from them. The impressive number of entries and explanations, presented in... (read more)

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Our Greek and Latin Roots (Awareness of Language)
Our Greek and Latin Roots (Awareness of Language)
by James Morwood
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Latin and Greek are often called "dead" languages. But their influence can be seen throughout the language we use today, and a knowledge of our classical roots is essential to a proper understanding of the construction of English. This book charts the... (read more)

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NTC's Dictionary of Latin and Greek Origins
NTC's Dictionary of Latin and Greek Origins
by Bob Moore
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In this reference, English words from Greek and Latin roots are presented in a light, non-threatening manner.... (read more)

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It's Greek to Me
It's Greek to Me
by Michael Macrone
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Filled with hundreds of specific examples and organized into a coherent framework of practical concepts that can be applied by managers and entrepreneurs at all levels, Built to Last provides a master blueprint for building organizations that will... (read more)

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A Student's Guide To Classics
A Student's Guide To Classics
by Bruce S. Thornton
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Bruce Thornton's crisp and informative Student's Guide to Classics provides readers with an overview of each of the major poets, dramatists, philosophers, and historians of ancient Greece and Rome. Including short bios of major figures and a list of... (read more)

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Oxford Companion To Classical Literature
Oxford Companion To Classical Literature
by M C Howatson
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The third edition of The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature is the complete and authoritative reference guide to the classical world and its literary heritage. It not only presents the reader with all the essential facts about the authors, tales... (read more)

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Comparative Greek and Latin Syntax
Comparative Greek and Latin Syntax
by R W Moore
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Modern students' lack of formal training in the grammar even of their own language leads to an impatience with the jargon and rules of syntax in their study of the ancient inflected languages. This comparative approach to Greek and Latin (first published... (read more)

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The Oxford Classical Dictionary
The Oxford Classical Dictionary
by Simon Hornblower
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For almost half a century, the Oxford Classical Dictionary has been the unrivaled one-volume reference work on the Greco-Roman world. Whether one is interested in literature or art, philosophy or law, mythology or science, intimate details of daily life... (read more)

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Oxford Companion to Classical Literature
Oxford Companion to Classical Literature
by Paul Harvey
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Modern literature teems with classical allusions. This book is a convenient guide to the important names and facts of classical antquity for today's reader. Over 95 articles explain the multiple elements of classical literature, give some account of the... (read more)

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Oxford Companion to Classical Literature
Oxford Companion to Classical Literature
by Paul Harvey
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Modern literature teems with classical allusions. This book is a convenient guide to the important names and facts of classical antquity for today's reader. Over 95 articles explain the multiple elements of classical literature, give some account of the... (read more)

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Everyday Life in the Middle Ages (Writer's Guides to Everyday Life)
Everyday Life in the Middle Ages (Writer's Guides to Everyday Life)
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Writers will save hours of valuable research time and bring a richness and historical accuracy to their work as they reference the slice-of-life facts depicted for each of these major time periods. Each book contains descriptions of the period's food and... (read more)

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Traditional Epics: A Literary Companion
Traditional Epics: A Literary Companion
by Guida M Jackson
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In the French chant-fable Aucassin et Nicolette originally performed by an early thirteenth-century minstrel of northeastern France, two lovers are kept apart. Yet even while enduring extreme hardships, their romantic bond cannot be broken, and they... (read more)

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