Opus number developed other catalogue-number systems; among them the "Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis" (BWV-number), and the "Köchel-Verzeichnis" (K- and KV -numbers) with which are organised the works of Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, respectively. In the classical period, the Latin word "opus" ("work", "labour") was used to identify, list, and catalogue a work of art. By the 15th and 16th centuries, the word "opus" was used by Italian composers to denote a specific musical composition, and by German composers for collections of music. In compositional practise, numbering musical works in chronological order dates from 17th century Italy, especially Venice. In common usage, the
K. S. Bhagawan (translation of Swami Dharma Theertha's "History of Hindu Imperialism") K. S. Bhagawan K. S. Bhagawan (born 14 July 1945) is an Indian rationalist, Kannada writer, translator and retired professor. In addition to his works on Hinduism, Indian culture and history he has translated the works of William Shakespeare including "Julius Caesar" and "Hamlet". He is a recipient of many awards including the Rajyotsava Award, Kuvempu Award and the Lokayata Award. Police case FIR also filed against him for "hurting" religious sentiments. Bhagawan acquired a post-graduate degree in English language from University of Mysore. As a professor, he taught English at