The Vanished Library by Luciano Canfora
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Professor of Greek and Roman Philology at the University of Bari, Luciano Canfora He is the best-selling author of several books, including The Vanished Library: A Wonder of the Ancient World (UC Press).
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780520072558 |
| ISBN 10 | 0520072553 |
| Title | The Vanished Library |
| Author | Luciano Canfora |
| Series | Hellenistic Culture And Society |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of California Press |
| Year published | 1990-09-18 |
| Number of pages | 205 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |
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