A great idea at the time : the rise, fall, and curious afterlife of the Great Books /
| Main Author: | Beam, Alex |
|---|---|
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
PublicAffairs,
[2008]
|
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Subjects: |
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