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The Ancients According to Gore
Vidal's latest pop history journeys from the temples of Athens to Persia, India, and Cathay
April
1
1981
JAMES WOLCOTT
The Ancients According to Gore
JAMES WOLCOTT
April
1
1981
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The Ancients According to Gore
Vidal's latest pop history journeys from the temples of Athens to Persia, India, and Cathay
April
1
1981
JAMES WOLCOTT
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