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A collection of the wise and witty sayings of the kings, consuls, generals, philosophers and orators of antiquity /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Erasmus, Desiderius, -1536
Other Authors:	Lewis, John (Translator)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Series:	Early American imprints. Evans (1639-1800) ; no. 18459. Early American imprints. Evans (1639-1800) ; no. 22487.
Subjects:	Aphorisms and apothegms.
Online Access:	Evans Digital Edition Evans Digital Edition

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