The book of government, or, Rules for kings = : the Siyar al-Muluk or Siya'sat-nama / / Cof Nizam al-Mulk ; translated from the Persian by Hubert Darke
| The book of government, or, Rules for kings = : the Siyar al-Muluk or Siya'sat-nama / / Cof Nizam al-Mulk ; translated from the Persian by Hubert Darke |
| Autore | Nizam al-Mulk <1018-1092., > |
| Edizione | [[3rd] ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2002 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (293 p.) |
| Disciplina |
354.55
955.02 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | DarkeHubert |
| Soggetto topico |
Seljuks
Sultans |
| ISBN |
1-136-60296-8
1-283-59009-3 9786613902542 0-203-35839-2 1-136-60297-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; The Book of Government or Rules for Kings; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Bibliography; Prologue; Part One; Chapter I On the turn of Fortune's wheel and in praise of The Master of the World-may Allah conpfirm his Sovereignty; Chapter II On recognizing the extent oj God's grace towards kings; Chapter III On bolding court for the redress of wrongs and practising justice and virtue; Chapter IV Concerning tax-collectors and constant enquiry into the affairs of Vazirs; Chapter V Concerning assignees of land and enquiry into their treatment of the peasantry
Chapter VI Concerning judges, preachers and censors and the importance of their activitiesChapter VII On obtaining information about the conduct of tax-collectors, judges, prefects of police and mayors, and keeping them in check; Chapter VIII On enquiry and investigation into matters of religion, religious law and sucblike; Chapter IX Concerning overlords and their emoluments; Chapter X Concerning intelligence agents and reporters and [ their importance in] administering the affairs of the country; Chapter XI On bonouring the sublime commands and edicts which are issued from the court Chapter XII On sending pages from the court upon important businessChapter XIII On sending spies and using them for the good of the country and the people; Chapter XIV Concerning constant employment of couriers and flyers; Chapter XV On being careful about messages in drunkenness and sobriety; Chapter XVI Concerning the steward of the household and the importance of his post; Chapter XVII Concerning boon-companions and intimates of the king and the conduct of their affairs; Chapter XVIII On having consultation with learned and experienced men Chapter XIX Concerning solitaries and their equipment and administrationChapter XX On the provision and use of jewelled weapons; Chapter XXI Concerning ambassadors and their treatment; Chapter XXII On keeping fodder ready at posting-houses and stopping places; Chapter XXIII On settling the dues of all the army; Chapter XXIV On having troops of various races; Chapter XXV On taking hostages and keeping them at the court; Chapter XXVI On keeping Turkmans in service like pages; Chapter XXVII On organizing the works of slaves and not letting them crowd together while serving Chapter XXVIII Concerning the conduct of private and public audiencesChapter XXIX Concerning the rules and arrangements for drinking parties; Chapter XXX On slaves and servants standing in order when they are on duty; Chapter XXXI Concerning the request and petitions of soldiers, servants and retainers; Chapter XXXII On preparing arms and equipment for war and expeditions; Chapter XXXIII On reprimanding those in high positions when they are guilty of mistake or wrongs; Chapter XXXIV With regard to night-watchmen, guards and porters Chapter XXXV Concerning the arrangements for setting a good table |
| Altri titoli varianti | Rules for kings |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910792100403321 |
Nizam al-Mulk <1018-1092., >
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| London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2002 | ||
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The book of government, or, Rules for kings = : the Siyar al-Muluk or Siya'sat-nama of Nizam al-Mulk / / translated from the Persian by Hubert Darke
| The book of government, or, Rules for kings = : the Siyar al-Muluk or Siya'sat-nama of Nizam al-Mulk / / translated from the Persian by Hubert Darke |
| Autore | Niẓām al-Mulk <1018-1092., > |
| Edizione | [[3rd] ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2002 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (293 p.) |
| Disciplina |
354.55
955.02 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | DarkeHubert |
| Soggetto topico |
Seljuks
Sultans |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-283-59009-3
9786613902542 0-203-35839-2 1-136-60297-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; The Book of Government or Rules for Kings; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Bibliography; Prologue; Part One; Chapter I On the turn of Fortune's wheel and in praise of The Master of the World-may Allah conpfirm his Sovereignty; Chapter II On recognizing the extent oj God's grace towards kings; Chapter III On bolding court for the redress of wrongs and practising justice and virtue; Chapter IV Concerning tax-collectors and constant enquiry into the affairs of Vazirs; Chapter V Concerning assignees of land and enquiry into their treatment of the peasantry
Chapter VI Concerning judges, preachers and censors and the importance of their activitiesChapter VII On obtaining information about the conduct of tax-collectors, judges, prefects of police and mayors, and keeping them in check; Chapter VIII On enquiry and investigation into matters of religion, religious law and sucblike; Chapter IX Concerning overlords and their emoluments; Chapter X Concerning intelligence agents and reporters and [ their importance in] administering the affairs of the country; Chapter XI On bonouring the sublime commands and edicts which are issued from the court Chapter XII On sending pages from the court upon important businessChapter XIII On sending spies and using them for the good of the country and the people; Chapter XIV Concerning constant employment of couriers and flyers; Chapter XV On being careful about messages in drunkenness and sobriety; Chapter XVI Concerning the steward of the household and the importance of his post; Chapter XVII Concerning boon-companions and intimates of the king and the conduct of their affairs; Chapter XVIII On having consultation with learned and experienced men Chapter XIX Concerning solitaries and their equipment and administrationChapter XX On the provision and use of jewelled weapons; Chapter XXI Concerning ambassadors and their treatment; Chapter XXII On keeping fodder ready at posting-houses and stopping places; Chapter XXIII On settling the dues of all the army; Chapter XXIV On having troops of various races; Chapter XXV On taking hostages and keeping them at the court; Chapter XXVI On keeping Turkmans in service like pages; Chapter XXVII On organizing the works of slaves and not letting them crowd together while serving Chapter XXVIII Concerning the conduct of private and public audiencesChapter XXIX Concerning the rules and arrangements for drinking parties; Chapter XXX On slaves and servants standing in order when they are on duty; Chapter XXXI Concerning the request and petitions of soldiers, servants and retainers; Chapter XXXII On preparing arms and equipment for war and expeditions; Chapter XXXIII On reprimanding those in high positions when they are guilty of mistake or wrongs; Chapter XXXIV With regard to night-watchmen, guards and porters Chapter XXXV Concerning the arrangements for setting a good table |
| Altri titoli varianti | Rules for kings |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910464995403321 |
Niẓām al-Mulk <1018-1092., >
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| London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2002 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The Persian book of kings : an epitome of the Shahnama of Firdawsi / / B.W. Robinson
| The Persian book of kings : an epitome of the Shahnama of Firdawsi / / B.W. Robinson |
| Autore | Robinson B. W (Basil William) |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (183 p.) |
| Disciplina | 823.914 |
| Soggetto topico | Epic poetry, Persian |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-138-87902-9
1-315-02944-8 1-136-87030-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface; Introduction: The Poet & the Poem; EPITOME OF THE SHAHNAMA; Prologue; I THE PISHDADIAN DYNASTY; REIGN OF GAYUMARTH; REIGN OF HUSHANG; REIGN OF TAHMURATH; REIGN OF JAMSHID; The Splendour of Jamshid; The Tyranny of Zahhak; The Coming of Faridun; REIGN OF FARIDUN; Faridun & his Three Sons; REIGN OF MINUCHIHR; Zal & Rudaba; Birth & Early Exploits of Rustam; REIGNS OF NAWDAR, ZAV & GARSHASP; War with Turan; II THE KAYANIAN DYNASTY; REIGN OF KAY QUBAD; Rustam's Quest for Kay Qubad; REIGN OF KAY KA'US
Disaster in MazandaranRustam's Seven Stages; Wars of Kay Ka'us; The Flying Machine; Rustam's Raid; Rustam & Suhrab; The Tragedy of Siyawush; Birth of Kay Khusraw; Revenge for Siyawush; Finding of Kay Khusraw; Abdication of Kay Ka'us; REIGN OF KAY KHUSRAW; Tragedy of Farud; Persian Reverses; Second Expedition: Continuing Reverses; Rustam to the Rescue; Rustam's Overthrow of Kamus, the Khaqan, and Others; Successful Termination of the Campaign; Rustam & the Demon Akwan; Bizhan & Manizha; Battle of the Twelve Rukhs; Afrasiyab's Last Campaign; Capture & Execution of Afrasiyab The Last Days of Kay KhusrawREIGN OF LUHRASP; Gushtasp in Rum; REIGN OF GUSHTASP; The Prophet Zoroaster; Vicissitudes of Isfandiyar; Isfandiyar's Seven Stages; Rustam & Isfandiyar; Death of Rustam; REIGN OF BAHMAN; REIGN OF QUEEN HUMAY; REIGN OF DARAB; Birth of Iskandar; REIGN OF DARA; REIGN OF ISKANDAR; Iskandar in India; Iskandar & Queen Qaydafa; Further Travels & Death of Iskandar; III THE ASHKANIAN DYNASTY; REIGN OF ARDAWAN; Rise of Ardashir; IV THE SASANIAN DYNASTY; REIGN OF ARDASHIR I; The Worm of Kerman; Birth of Shapur; Shapur & the Daughter of Mihrak; REIGN OF SHAPUR I REIGNS OF HURMUZD I, BAHRAM I, BAHRAM II, BAHRAM III, NARSI & HURMUZD IIREIGN OF SHAPUR II; War with the Arabs; Shapur in Rum; Mani; REIGNS OF ARDASHIR II, SHAPUR III & BAHRAM IV; REIGN OF YAZDAGIRD I; Arabian Education of Prince Bahram; Mysterious Death of Yazdagird; REIGN OF BAHRAM V (BAHRAM GUR); Bahram Wins the Crown; Anecdotes of Bahram Gur; 1 The Water-Carrier & the Jew; 2 Ban on Wine-Drinking; 3 The Deserted Village; 4 The Miller's Daughters; 5 The Treasures of Jamshid; 6 The Unobliging Merchant; 7 Bahram Gur changes his Mind; 8 Bahram Gur adds Three to his Harem 9 Bahram Gur makes a Further Addition to his Harem10 Bahram Gur & the Miser; 11 A Great Hunting Expedition; Victories of Bahram Gur; Bahram Gur in India & his Return; REIGNS OF YAZDAGIRD II & HURMUZD III; REIGN OF PIRUZ; Crushing Defeat of Piruz; REIGN OF BALASH; Piruz Avenged; FIRST REIGN OF QUBAD; Rebellion; REIGN OF JAMASP; Temporary Absence of Qubad; SECOND REIGN OF QUBAD; Prince Kisra & the Mazdakites; REIGN OF NUSHIRWAN; Insolence & Defeat of Caesar; Revolt of Nushzad; Buzurjmihr as Dream Interpreter; The Misfortunes of Mahbud; Nushirwan marries the Khan's Daughter Introduction of Chess |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910453199603321 |
Robinson B. W (Basil William)
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| Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2013 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The Persian book of kings : an epitome of the Shahnama of Firdawsi / / B.W. Robinson
| The Persian book of kings : an epitome of the Shahnama of Firdawsi / / B.W. Robinson |
| Autore | Robinson B. W (Basil William) |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (183 p.) |
| Disciplina | 823.914 |
| Soggetto topico | Epic poetry, Persian |
| ISBN |
1-136-87037-7
1-138-87902-9 1-315-02944-8 1-136-87030-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface; Introduction: The Poet & the Poem; EPITOME OF THE SHAHNAMA; Prologue; I THE PISHDADIAN DYNASTY; REIGN OF GAYUMARTH; REIGN OF HUSHANG; REIGN OF TAHMURATH; REIGN OF JAMSHID; The Splendour of Jamshid; The Tyranny of Zahhak; The Coming of Faridun; REIGN OF FARIDUN; Faridun & his Three Sons; REIGN OF MINUCHIHR; Zal & Rudaba; Birth & Early Exploits of Rustam; REIGNS OF NAWDAR, ZAV & GARSHASP; War with Turan; II THE KAYANIAN DYNASTY; REIGN OF KAY QUBAD; Rustam's Quest for Kay Qubad; REIGN OF KAY KA'US
Disaster in MazandaranRustam's Seven Stages; Wars of Kay Ka'us; The Flying Machine; Rustam's Raid; Rustam & Suhrab; The Tragedy of Siyawush; Birth of Kay Khusraw; Revenge for Siyawush; Finding of Kay Khusraw; Abdication of Kay Ka'us; REIGN OF KAY KHUSRAW; Tragedy of Farud; Persian Reverses; Second Expedition: Continuing Reverses; Rustam to the Rescue; Rustam's Overthrow of Kamus, the Khaqan, and Others; Successful Termination of the Campaign; Rustam & the Demon Akwan; Bizhan & Manizha; Battle of the Twelve Rukhs; Afrasiyab's Last Campaign; Capture & Execution of Afrasiyab The Last Days of Kay KhusrawREIGN OF LUHRASP; Gushtasp in Rum; REIGN OF GUSHTASP; The Prophet Zoroaster; Vicissitudes of Isfandiyar; Isfandiyar's Seven Stages; Rustam & Isfandiyar; Death of Rustam; REIGN OF BAHMAN; REIGN OF QUEEN HUMAY; REIGN OF DARAB; Birth of Iskandar; REIGN OF DARA; REIGN OF ISKANDAR; Iskandar in India; Iskandar & Queen Qaydafa; Further Travels & Death of Iskandar; III THE ASHKANIAN DYNASTY; REIGN OF ARDAWAN; Rise of Ardashir; IV THE SASANIAN DYNASTY; REIGN OF ARDASHIR I; The Worm of Kerman; Birth of Shapur; Shapur & the Daughter of Mihrak; REIGN OF SHAPUR I REIGNS OF HURMUZD I, BAHRAM I, BAHRAM II, BAHRAM III, NARSI & HURMUZD IIREIGN OF SHAPUR II; War with the Arabs; Shapur in Rum; Mani; REIGNS OF ARDASHIR II, SHAPUR III & BAHRAM IV; REIGN OF YAZDAGIRD I; Arabian Education of Prince Bahram; Mysterious Death of Yazdagird; REIGN OF BAHRAM V (BAHRAM GUR); Bahram Wins the Crown; Anecdotes of Bahram Gur; 1 The Water-Carrier & the Jew; 2 Ban on Wine-Drinking; 3 The Deserted Village; 4 The Miller's Daughters; 5 The Treasures of Jamshid; 6 The Unobliging Merchant; 7 Bahram Gur changes his Mind; 8 Bahram Gur adds Three to his Harem 9 Bahram Gur makes a Further Addition to his Harem10 Bahram Gur & the Miser; 11 A Great Hunting Expedition; Victories of Bahram Gur; Bahram Gur in India & his Return; REIGNS OF YAZDAGIRD II & HURMUZD III; REIGN OF PIRUZ; Crushing Defeat of Piruz; REIGN OF BALASH; Piruz Avenged; FIRST REIGN OF QUBAD; Rebellion; REIGN OF JAMASP; Temporary Absence of Qubad; SECOND REIGN OF QUBAD; Prince Kisra & the Mazdakites; REIGN OF NUSHIRWAN; Insolence & Defeat of Caesar; Revolt of Nushzad; Buzurjmihr as Dream Interpreter; The Misfortunes of Mahbud; Nushirwan marries the Khan's Daughter Introduction of Chess |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910790805503321 |
Robinson B. W (Basil William)
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| Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2013 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Two eyes of the Earth [[electronic resource] ] : art and ritual of kingship between Rome and Sasanian Iran / / Matthew P. Canepa
| Two eyes of the Earth [[electronic resource] ] : art and ritual of kingship between Rome and Sasanian Iran / / Matthew P. Canepa |
| Autore | Canepa Matthew P. <1975-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Berkeley, : University of California Press, c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xx, 425 p. ) |
| Disciplina | 303.48/237035 |
| Collana | The transformation of the classical heritage |
| Soggetto topico |
Monarchy - Social aspects - Rome
Monarchy - Social aspects - Iran Rites and ceremonies - Rome Rites and ceremonies - Iran Sassanids - Social life and customs |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-282-55627-4
9786612556272 0-520-94457-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- Sources and Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Art and Ritual of Kingship within and between Rome and Sasanian Iran -- 3. The Lure of the Other and the Limits of the Past -- 4. Šāpūr I, King of Kings of Iran and Non-Iran -- 5. Rome's Troubled Third Century and the Emergence of a New Equilibrium -- 6. Contested Images of Sacral Kingship and New Expressions of Triumph -- 7. Unceasing Embassies -- 8. City as Stage and Art as Statecraft -- 9. The Late Antique Kosmos of Power -- Epilogue. The Legacy of the Two Eyes of the Earth -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- Plates |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455568203321 |
Canepa Matthew P. <1975->
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| Berkeley, : University of California Press, c2009 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Two eyes of the Earth [[electronic resource] ] : art and ritual of kingship between Rome and Sasanian Iran / / Matthew P. Canepa
| Two eyes of the Earth [[electronic resource] ] : art and ritual of kingship between Rome and Sasanian Iran / / Matthew P. Canepa |
| Autore | Canepa Matthew P. <1975-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Berkeley, : University of California Press, c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xx, 425 p. ) |
| Disciplina | 303.48/237035 |
| Collana | The transformation of the classical heritage |
| Soggetto topico |
Monarchy - Social aspects - Rome
Monarchy - Social aspects - Iran Rites and ceremonies - Rome Rites and ceremonies - Iran Sassanids - Social life and customs |
| Soggetto non controllato |
ancient history
ancient rome ancient societies ancient world art byzantium china classical heritage classical history court life engaging europe global politics global powers historical iranian history islam kingship medieval europe medieval society medieval times near east nonfiction study persian empire pivotal period political history roman empire rome royal intrigue royalty sacred kingship sasanian iran south asia |
| ISBN |
1-282-55627-4
9786612556272 0-520-94457-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- Sources and Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Art and Ritual of Kingship within and between Rome and Sasanian Iran -- 3. The Lure of the Other and the Limits of the Past -- 4. Šāpūr I, King of Kings of Iran and Non-Iran -- 5. Rome's Troubled Third Century and the Emergence of a New Equilibrium -- 6. Contested Images of Sacral Kingship and New Expressions of Triumph -- 7. Unceasing Embassies -- 8. City as Stage and Art as Statecraft -- 9. The Late Antique Kosmos of Power -- Epilogue. The Legacy of the Two Eyes of the Earth -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- Plates |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910780864503321 |
Canepa Matthew P. <1975->
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| Berkeley, : University of California Press, c2009 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Two eyes of the Earth : art and ritual of kingship between Rome and Sasanian Iran / / Matthew P. Canepa
| Two eyes of the Earth : art and ritual of kingship between Rome and Sasanian Iran / / Matthew P. Canepa |
| Autore | Canepa Matthew P. <1975-> |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Berkeley, : University of California Press, c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xx, 425 p. ) |
| Disciplina | 303.48/237035 |
| Collana | The transformation of the classical heritage |
| Soggetto topico |
Monarchy - Social aspects - Rome
Monarchy - Social aspects - Iran Rites and ceremonies - Rome Rites and ceremonies - Iran Sassanids - Social life and customs |
| Soggetto non controllato |
ancient history
ancient rome ancient societies ancient world art byzantium china classical heritage classical history court life engaging europe global politics global powers historical iranian history islam kingship medieval europe medieval society medieval times near east nonfiction study persian empire pivotal period political history roman empire rome royal intrigue royalty sacred kingship sasanian iran south asia |
| ISBN |
1-282-55627-4
9786612556272 0-520-94457-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- Sources and Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Art and Ritual of Kingship within and between Rome and Sasanian Iran -- 3. The Lure of the Other and the Limits of the Past -- 4. Šāpūr I, King of Kings of Iran and Non-Iran -- 5. Rome's Troubled Third Century and the Emergence of a New Equilibrium -- 6. Contested Images of Sacral Kingship and New Expressions of Triumph -- 7. Unceasing Embassies -- 8. City as Stage and Art as Statecraft -- 9. The Late Antique Kosmos of Power -- Epilogue. The Legacy of the Two Eyes of the Earth -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- Plates |
| Record Nr. | UNISA-996248233203316 |
Canepa Matthew P. <1975->
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| Berkeley, : University of California Press, c2009 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno | ||
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