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80 pp.
| Benchmark |
October, 1998 |
LibraryISBN 0-7614-0269-1$$19.95
(3)
4-6Cultures of the Past series.
The opening chapter of each volume presents a compact survey of the historical era. Succeeding chapters deal with cultural achievements of the times, such as theater and literature, and the role of religion in society. A summation explains the legacy of the Elizabethan and historical Spanish eras on modern life. The writing is tight; the accompanying historical reproductions serve the texts well. Bib., glos., ind.