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by Mario Torelli. 194 pgs.

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Contributors:

   Mario Torelli

Publisher:

   Oxford University

Place of Publication:

  Oxford  

Publication Year:

  1999
Subjects:   Acculturation--Italy--History, Italy--Civilization--To 476, Italy--Civilization--Roman Influences
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