The Ambitions of Curiosity
Understanding the World in Ancient Greece and China
Häftad, Engelska, 2002
Av G. E. R. (University of Cambridge) Lloyd, Geoffrey E. R. Lloyd, G. E. R. Lloyd, Quentin Skinner
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2002-10-21
- Mått164 x 231 x 13 mm
- Vikt324 g
- SpråkEngelska
- SerieIdeas in Context
- Antal sidor200
- FörlagCambridge University Press
- EAN9780521894616