Nicolaus Of Damascus' Life Of Augustus: Translated With A Commentary (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789371779579)

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Author: Of Damascus Nicolaus
ISBN-10: 9371779578
ISBN-13: 9789371779579
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 11/08/2025
Pages: 58
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d