Famous Firsts in the Ancient Greek and Roman World

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Who was the first police chief? What was Vergils first poem? Who was the first literary critic? When was the first heated swimming pool constructed? Answers to these and many hundreds of other questions about origins and discoveries in the classical world are provided in this book. Entries are arranged by category--mythology, literature, politics and law, military affairs, art and architecture, and miscellany--and are classified as either Greek or Roman. Notable firsts are placed within their literary or historical contexts, and an explanation is provided for each. Students of the classics and history, as well as the mildly curious, will find firsts both large and small. Entries are indexed for easy access.

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ISBN: 0786405996

ISBN-13: 9780786405992

Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc Pub

Year: 2000

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

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