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Ancient City
A Study of the Religion, Laws, and Institutions of Greece and Rome
Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges · 1864 · 512 pages
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A classic work of historiography that analyzes the private and public institutions of Greek and Roman cities, exploring how religion, property and family shaped ancient social organization. Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges offers a rigorous and innovative perspective on the foundations of Western civilization.
Book details
| Author | Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Ancient City |
| Year of publication | 1864 |
| Pages | 512 |
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