Description: Click here to see our other books! Archaic Roman Religion: With an Appendix on the Religion of the Etruscans Georges Dumezil; Philip Krapp [translated] 1970 The University of Chicago Press : Chicago 9" by 6" xxx, 394pp; SUMMARY A fascinating study of the religion that was prevalent throughout Ancient Rome, complete in two volumes. Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,With Slipcase Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION A comprehensive discussion of the religion of Ancient Rome, complete in two volumes. The first English translated edition. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with slipcase. Georges Dumezil was a French philologist, linguist and religious studies scholar who specialised in comparative linguistics and mythology. Volume I of this set begins with laying out preliminary remarks about the potential contradictions and established evidence used in such arguments of the topics. Dumezil then goes on to discuss Ancient Theology, with focuses on The Capitoline Triad, public worship, frameworks and the functions of religion.Volume II discusses the 'Extensions and Mutations' of Ancient Roman religion, such as the Gods of the Merchants and religion during the Second Punic War. Dumezil also touches on the existence of private cults. CONDITION In the original cloth bindings, in the slipcase. Externally, excellent with minor shelf wear. Slipcase is slightly edge worn with marks and spotting to the extremities. Tail of case has discolouration. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall Condition: Near Fine GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Religion
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Author: Georges Dumezil; Philip Krapp [translated]
Binding: Cloth
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: Chicago
Illustrator: None
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Place of Publication: Chicago
Year Printed: 1970
Country/Region of Manufacture: Chicago
