De Romae Veteris Muris Atque Portis: Dissertatio Topographica (Classic Reprint) (Latin Edition) - Softcover

Wilhelm Adolf Becker

 
9780365132707: De Romae Veteris Muris Atque Portis: Dissertatio Topographica (Classic Reprint) (Latin Edition)

Synopsis

This book explores the origins and development of the ancient Roman city, its boundaries, and the history of its most important gates and religious sites. It draws on a wide range of literary and archaeological sources to reconstruct the urban landscape of Republican and Imperial Rome. The author challenges many long-held assumptions about the topography of the city, particularly regarding its earliest boundaries and the location of its most sacred sites. The book also provides a detailed examination of the religious and political significance of the city's gates, arguing that they played a crucial role in shaping the urban landscape and the lives of its inhabitants. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and archaeology of ancient Rome. It offers a fresh perspective on the city's development and provides new insights into the religious and political life of its inhabitants.

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