This classic work offers a detailed examination of the papyri collection held by the British Museum at the turn of the twentieth century, and includes extensive commentary on a range of important documents from the ancient Greek world. The editorial team, led by noted scholar F.G. Kenyon, provides thorough analyses of topics such as legal documents, literary texts, and personal letters. This book remains a vital resource for scholars of classical studies and ancient history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.