The Works of Cornelius Tacitus; with an essay on his life and genius, notes, supplements, &c., by Arthur Murphy ... A new edition, with the author's last corrections. Volume 5
by Tacitus, Cornelius
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London : John Stockdale, 1805. New edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Raised bands, spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: volume 5; 507p; 24cm. Subjects: Rome History Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D.Rome History. Genre: History.
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- Title
- The Works of Cornelius Tacitus; with an essay on his life and genius, notes, supplements, &c., by Arthur Murphy ... A new edition, with the author's last corrections. Volume 5
- Author
- Tacitus, Cornelius
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Edition
- New edition
- Publisher
- London : John Stockdale
- Date Published
- 1805
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