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Greek and Roman Slavery brings together fresh English translations of 243 texts and inscriptions on slavery from fifth and fourth century Greece and Rome. The material is arranged thematically, offering the reader a comprehensive review of the idea and practice of slavery in ancient civilization. In... More

Since antiquity, historians have put forth a number of theories to explain the role gladiatorial games played in Roman culture. The games have been seen as sacrifices to the gods or to the souls of the deceased, as a method to inure citizens against the horrors of fighting, and as a substitute for w... More

Discover how the ancient Egyptians were influenced by the literature of their day. Contents: Folk-songs; Love-songs; Admonition to Enjoyment of Life; Philosophic Texts; Fables; Travel and Adventure; Tales of Ghosts and Magic; Romance and Legend; Rhetoric.... More

The artists behind the cartoons are the focus of this sweeping study that brings readers everything they ever wanted to know about today's best animation specialists. Arranged A-to-Z, this book profiles 80 of the world's most prominent artist/studios, including examples and descriptions of their wor... More

A play in a satirical and humorous vein, with pathos, in a style likened to that of Mark Twain... More

This book presents you with a new and fresh approach to the usually very technical and boring subject of direct-access trading. The Author's "Keep It Simple Stupid" approach enables you to learn about the Securities industry and, more important, the life as a professional trader with ease. You recei... More

Text Is In Latin, With A 200 Page English Preface.... More