Edith Hamilton Mythology
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Mythology A new trade paperback edition of Edith Hamilton's world-renowned classic--a book that has enthralled edith hamilton mythology and delighted generations of readers with its timeless tales of gods edith hamilton mythology and heroes. 50 line drawings. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
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Edith Hamilton - Edith Hamilton (August 12, 1867 - May 31, 1963) was a classicist and educator before she became a writer on mythology. Her most famous books are The Greek Way (1930) and Mythology (1942).
Mythology (book) - Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, usually known as simply Mythology, written by Edith Hamilton in 1942, is a collection of Greek, Roman, and Norse myths that were written by classical authors and sources. Since its publication, it has become one of the most read, powerful, and critically-acclaimed books of Western and Classical mythology, and is frequently used in college as an initiatory text.
James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton - The Most Noble James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton (June 19, 1606 - March 9, 1649), Scottish nobleman, son of James Hamilton, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton, and of the Lady Anne Cunningham, daughter of the Earl of Glencairn, was born on 19 June 1606. He was the Great-Grandson of Catherine, the illegitemite daughter of King James IV.
Nina Mary Benita Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton - Nina Mary Benita Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton (13th May 1878 - 12th January 1951). She was born in Salisbury, the daughter of Major Robert Poore, married Alfred Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 13th Duke of Hamilton and died in London.
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