On Agriculture

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  • 36 B.C.E.

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Marcus Terentius Varro

Marcus Terentius Varro (116 BC – 27 BC), also known as Varro Reatinus to distinguish him from his younger contemporary Varro Atacinus, was a Roman scholar and writer. Varro was born in or near Reate (now Rieti) to a family thought to be of equestrian rank, and always remained close to his roots in...
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