Orosius. Seven Books of History Against the Pagans. Series: Translated Texts for Historians. Vol. 54
See also: Person Orosius
Source type: book
Authors: Orosius
Publisher: Liverpool University Press, Liverpool
Translators: A. T. Fear
Year published: 2010
Contains citation keys: Oros
Part of series: Translated Texts for Historians
Volume number in the series: 54
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