With the use of quotations, this book examines the political events in the Hellenistic world. It also describes the different social systems of the peoples under Greek rule, developments in literature, science and technology and the founding of religious movements.

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The home of trusted Latin dictionaries for everyday language learning. This Latin Dictionary and Grammar offers the student of Latin the essential two-in-one reference: a comprehensive Latin to English and English to Latin dictionary and a user-friendly Latin grammar in one handy volume. Designed for students of Latin this is the ideal text for anyone who needs easy access to both a dictionary and a grammar reference guide.

Offers comprehensive treatment of the vocabulary of texts read in sch...