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Millar, Fergus.
A Study of Cassius Dio.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, London;
Date of Publication: 1964
Stock Code: 12043
FIRST EDITION, first printing. Octavo, pp. xiv, 239, [1]. Publishers’ dark blue cloth with gilt titles to spine in unclipped green and cream dust-jacket. Small water stain to lower board lower edge otherwise binding bright. From the library of eminent archaeologist the late Paul Bidwell O.B.E., with his ownership inscription to front free end-paper. Bidwell was responsible for the excavation of Vindolanda, and the reconstruction of Segedunum on Hadrian’s Wall, and remains one of the most respected archaeologists of his generation. Dust-jacket toned to spine with a few nicks & creases to edge and very slight loss at spine tips. Detailed study of the life of the historian Cassius Dio Cocceianus, whose “Roman History” is one of the most important sources for the history of classical Rome. £35.00