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Originally published in 1920. PREFACE. I.-POLITICAL INSCRIPTIONS AND SLAVERY. II.-COINS. III.-DRAMA. IV.-SHIPPING. V.-RELIGION AND SUPERSTITION. VI.-ATHLETICS. VII.-GLADIATORS AND THE ARENA. VIII.-CHARIOT-RACING AND THE CIRCUS. IX.-ARMS AND ARMOUR. X.-HOUSE AND FURNITURE. XI.-DRESS AND TOILET. XII.-DOMESTIC ARTS. XIII-XVIII.-TRADE AND THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS. XIV.-WEIGHTS AND SCALES. XV.-TOOLS, BUILDING, AND SCULPTURE. XVI.-HORSES AND CHARIOTS. XVII.-AGRICULTURE. XVIII.-INDUSTRIAL ARTS. XIX.-MEDICINE AND SURGERY. XXII.-EDUCATION, WITH WRITING AND PAINTING. XXIII.-GAMES. XXIV.-MARRIAGE. XXV.-MUSIC AND DANCING. XXVI.-DOMESTIC AND PET ANIMALS; FLOWERS. XXVII.-METHODS OF BURIAL.