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Explore Rome’s monuments with a practical, travel-smart guide. Classical Rome leads you through the capital’s most important sites in a thoughtful order, helping you see the city as a connected whole rather than a collection of stops.
Designed for curious visitors and serious students alike, this edition frames top-tier museums and monumental ruins within their city context. It emphasizes where to begin, how sites relate to one another, and how to balance time between “must-see” landmarks and related collections.
- Clear, topographical framing that ties sites to streets, hills, and river views.
- Suggested sequences that avoid backtracking and maximize time at key monuments.
- Descriptions of major museums and their surrounding surroundings to aid planning.
- A pragmatic approach to mixing outdoor ruins with museum treasure in one trip.
Ideal for readers planning a focused, in-depth exploration of Classical Rome.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an insightful guide to Classical Rome, exploring its captivating history, remarkable architecture, and artistic treasures. The author takes readers on a chronological journey through ancient Rome, highlighting the city's origins, growth, and transformation into a global empire. Through detailed descriptions of iconic monuments such as the Forum, the Colosseum, and the Pantheon, the book delves into the architectural marvels and engineering ingenuity of the Romans. It also examines the cultural significance of Roman art, from sculptures to mosaics, providing a glimpse into the lives, beliefs, and artistic sensibilities of this ancient civilization. By unraveling the layers of history and showcasing the enduring legacy of Rome, this book not only educates but also fosters an appreciation for the profound impact Roman civilization has had on Western culture. 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 # 9781330491010_0
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