A concise history of Rome’s rise, its famous monuments, and the city’s changing face through the Middle Ages.
In a clear, readable narrative, this classic survey traces Rome from its legendary beginnings to the end of the Middle Ages, focusing on the structures, ruins, and urban life that tell the story of the Eternal City. It blends architectural detail with the broader vicissitudes of politics, society, and religion, offering context for the great temples, forums, and palaces that shaped Rome’s landscape.
With attention to the remains that survive into modern times, the book invites readers to imagine how public spaces, sacred sites, and residential areas reflected the city’s evolving identity across centuries.
- How monuments were built, restored, or repurposed by successive rulers and eras
- Descriptions of key sites on the Palatine, Forum, and other historic districts
- Connections between Rome’s architecture and its political, religious, and cultural life
- Context for the archaeological and excavation work shaping our understanding
Ideal for readers of architectural history and those curious about how Rome’s stones reflect its long story.