Ancient Rome: History of a Civilization that Ruled the World

Liberati, Anna Maria & Fabio Bourbon

ISBN 10: 0760783780 / ISBN 13: 9780760783788

Published by Barnes & Noble, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ancient Rome: History of a Civilization that Ruled the World
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0760783780
• ISBN 13: 9780760783788
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Perhaps no other civilization has sparked as much interest than the great empire of Ancient Rome. The legacy of its architecture, politics, culture, and art has survived throughout the centuries and even in today's technological world continues to exert an irresistible appeal. Ancient Rome is a magnificent volume that traces the dramatic history of the Roman Empire, paying particular attention to the rise and fall and its lasting social, cultural, military, and political influence. From great feats and everyday customs, to works of art and household objects, this comprehensive account offers a fascinating insight into the highly complex and sophisticated society that once ruled the world.Authoritative text by Anna Maria Liberati and Fabio Bourbon analyzes the development of the Roman Empire by examining all aspects of the Eternal City including the economic, legal, and military system of the conquered regions; the organization of the most powerful army in the ancient world; the town-planning problems and successes; the construction systems used to erect the great Roman public monuments; and even the smallest curiosities of everyday life. The impressive pictorial documentation of Ancient Rome includes hundreds of full-color images, many of them never before published. Detailed maps, cross-sections, plans, and large reconstruction plates provide fascinating documentary support and present an engaging approach to discovering the world of Ancient Rome and to understanding the origins of Western society as we know it.