A fascinating account, rich in anecdote, of the excitement of literary culture in the ancient world.
Papyrus: The Invention of Books in the Ancient World
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£25.00
Edition:Hardback978152934396003/11/2022
Categories: 02. Books for Christmas 2022: History, Books for Christmas 2022, History
Tags: Books about Books, Classical World
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