Contents and Preliminary Pages

English translation by H. Gurney

English translation edited by T. Meggyes

Published by Thomas Telford Publishing, Thomas Telford Services Ltd, 1 Heron Quay, London E14 4JD

First published 1997

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A catalgoue record for this book is available from the British Library

ISBN: 0 7277 2590 4

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