This book is a collection of ancient and medieval texts on physiognomy, the practice of judging a person's character or personality based on their physical features. The texts included in this edition are written by Greek and Latin authors and provide an invaluable insight into the ancient and medieval beliefs about the relationship between physical appearance and character. A must-read for scholars of ancient and medieval history and philosophy.

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