The Elephant in the Greek and Roman World

Published by Thames and Hudson, University Printing House, Cambridge, 1974

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Hard cover, 8vo in tan cloth with vignette publisher's logo to front board, and titles to spine in gold. Lacking d/j. CONDITION: Very Good Plus, or better. Two minimally bumped corners, and minute spotting to text block edges. Otherwise very clean and sound. Ex-academic library markings to front endpapers. [10] 11-288pp., with index. **A study of both the zoological history and symbolism of the elephant, as depicted in art and classical texts found in the British Museum. Illustrated with many photographic reproductions, engravings, and line drawings of Indian and African elephants. Coins, carvings and inclusion as decorative elements upon pottery are all considered. From Alexander the Great to Zenos of Rhodes, and so much more. A worthy introduction to the broad study of classical history. British AUTHOR Prof. Howard Hayes Scullard (1903-1983) taught at New College Oxford and later King's College, London, and popularized classical studies through many works, including The "Oxford Classical Dictionary." Part of Series, Aspects of Greek and Roman Life.…

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Title
The Elephant in the Greek and Roman World
Author
Scullard, Professor H.H. (editor)
Publisher
Thames and Hudson, University Printing House, Cambridge
Publication year
1974
Condition
Very Good Plus
Book Type
Book
Binding
Hard Cover
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HISTORY, Literature - Classics (Latin & Greek), NATURAL HISTORY

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