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Explore the streets, sewers, and grand public spaces that shaped ancient Rome .
This volume guides you through the city’s most famous monuments and the hidden infrastructure that connected them, unveiling how emperors planned and built a lasting urban landscape.
From the Forum and imperial fora to cloacae Maxima and major arteries of travel, you’ll see how Rome grew from bustling republic to sprawling empire. The narrative ties architectural details to the people, politics, and daily life that energized the city’s development.- Clear descriptions of key sites, their purpose, and their place in Rome’s urban plan
- Connections between public buildings, streets, and the drainage networks that kept the city running
- Evidence from monuments, walls, and ancient accounts that illuminate construction techniques
- Maps, measurements, and cross‑references to help you visualize the ancient city
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an introduction to the study of the topography of ancient Rome for students. This practical guidebook creates an overview of the city's development and a spatial understanding of its most important monuments and the neighborhoods they shaped. While referring to sources of information both ancient and modern, the author distills archaeological data, historical references, and literary depictions to craft a comprehensive and accessible account of the historical development of Rome. The text serves as a valuable tool for students and scholars interested in the subject and a helpful resource to travelers desiring a deeper understanding of the city's historical and cultural legacy. One of the greatest contributions of this book is the extensive supplementary material. Exhaustive indices and a comprehensive bibliography, coupled with numerous maps and illustrations, enable the reader to delve into the depths of Rome's urban development and the many monuments and neighborhoods that defined its history. This book provides an in-depth examination of Rome's physical and political geography, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the Eternal City's rich history and lasting legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330243640_0
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