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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive visual collection of over 800 ancient engraved gems, each of which has been selected for the important historical, mythological, and cultural themes it bears. Along with a concise description of each engraving, the author demonstrates how these pieces of jewelry were once used for administrative purposes, to symbolize religious beliefs, and to portray scenes from popular myths and legends. Every gem represents an intriguing moment in ancient history, the lives of renowned heroes, and tales of love, battle, and adventure as told by the Greek and Roman poets and playwrights. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781333678098_0
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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781333678098
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