The wisdom of the ancients: four ideas that changed the world

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THE WISDOM OF THE ANCIENTS: FOUR IDEAS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

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Edward Brooke-Hitching Simon & Schuster 978-1-398-53240-3 256pp (hb) £30 This is a fascinating compendium of classical curiosities, thoroughly researched and charmingly written by Edward Brooke-Hitchi