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'More than 100 subject specialists have contributed to the book, and their depth and breadth of knowledge helps to make this an impressive tome ... Extremely well-written ... Will fill the need of academic libraries.' -- Library Journal 'The list of contributors and advisors is impressive, featuring many well-known researchers in the field... Recommended. Academic librarues serving lower-level undergraduates thtough faculty/researchers; public libraries serving general readers.' -- Choice 'Written by an international group of academics and independent scholars, the entries of this reference provide detailed discussion of an impressive selection of people, places, events, issues, and monuments.' -- Reference & Research Book News 'This single volume provides an excellent introduction to the world of ancient Greece. For academic libraries that serve students in classics and ancient history, this will be a welcome addition to the reference collection.' -- American Reference Books Annual 'Collections looking for a comprehensive guide to classical Greek culture will find this volume both useful and affordable.' -- Lawrence Looks at Books, Gale Reference Reviews 'An excellent addition to reference resources on the ancient world.' -- International Review of Biblical Studies
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