This is the first English translation of, and commentary on, Valerius Maximus, an early first century AD author. His collection of examples of Roman religious practice and thought offers a unique perspective from the early principate on Roman beliefs about their religious heritage.
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This is the first English translation of, and commentary on, Valerius Maximus, an early first century AD author. His collection of examples of Roman religious practice and thought offers a unique perspective from the early principate on Roman beliefs about their religious heritage.
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First edition. Translated with introduction and commentary by D. Wardle. ix+301 pages with index. Cloth. Small stain fore-edge. Very good in dustjacket. The first English translation and commentary on Valerius Maximus, an under-utilized author of the early 1st century AD. His collection of examples of Roman religious practice and thought offers a unique perspective from the early principate on Roman beliefs about their religious heritage, without the contamination of Judaeo-Christian thought.
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Good in Good jacket. Book I only. The top and bottom edges of the jacket are slightly worn and rubbed with the bottom edge of the spine having a small half inch tear. The bottom edge of the front cover hinge has a slight tear. Binding is tight and inside is clean and unmarked.
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Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. 8vo. 312 pp. Clarendon Ancient History Series. We specialize in fine books in collectible condition. Orders are professionaly packaged and shipped promptly. M26.
