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The Roman Forum [microform] a Topographical Study
Francis Morgan Nichols' landmark study of the Roman Forum remains a definitive guide to this iconic site. Nichols' meticulous scholarship sheds light on the historical, architectural, and social significance of the Forum, offering a unique glimpse into the cultural and political life of ancient Rome. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the art, architecture, and culture of classical antiquity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Britton
Nichols, Francis Morgan. Britton: The French Text Carefully Revised with an English Translation, Introduction and Notes. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1865. Two volumes. Reprinted 2003 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. LCCN 2002024326. ISBN 1-58477-258-1. Cloth. $165. * Probably originally compiled by John le Breton around 1290, it is the oldest English law book in French. Consisting of French text with parallel English translation and a glossary of French terms, this edition edited and translated by Nichols is considered to be the "standard edition." Walker, The Oxford Companion to Law 154. Along with Fleta, Britton is one of two significant law books produced during the reign of Edward I [1272-1307...
A History of Ambiguity
Ever since it was first published in 1930, William Empson’s Seven Types of Ambiguity has been perceived as a milestone in literary criticism—far from being an impediment to communication, ambiguity now seemed an index of poetic richness and expressive power. Little, however, has been written on the broader trajectory of Western thought about ambiguity before Empson; as a result, the nature of his innovation has been poorly understood. A History of Ambiguity remedies this omission. Starting with classical grammar and rhetoric, and moving on to moral theology, law, biblical exegesis, German philosophy, and literary criticism, Anthony Ossa-Richardson explores the many ways in which readers ...
