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The ancient guide to modern life : the parallels with 2,000 years ago come to life in entertaining and surprising ways / Natalie Haynes.

Title
The ancient guide to modern life : the parallels with 2,000 years ago come to life in entertaining and surprising ways / Natalie Haynes.
Author
Haynes, Natalie
Publication
London : Profile, 2010.

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Description
275 p. : ill.; 23 cm.
Summary
This book reveals the endless parallels between the ancient and modern worlds.
Subject
  • Civilization, Ancient > Influence
  • Civilization, Classical > Influence
  • Comparative civilization
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 258-260).
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Old world order -- How many angry men? -- Thinking allowed -- In the lap of the gods -- Frankly, Medea, I don't give a damn -- There's no place like Rome -- No business like show-business -- Price of everything, the value of nothing.
ISBN
  • 9781846683237 (hbk.)
  • 1846683238 (hbk.)
  • 9781847652935 (ebook)
  • 184765293X (ebook)
OCLC
  • 648100726
  • SCSB-11886485
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library