THE IDEA OF THE CITY IN ROMAN THOUGHT From Walled City to Spiritual Commonwealth

Mazzolani, Lidia Storoni; S. O'Donnell (tr.)

ISBN 10: 0253139805 / ISBN 13: 9780253139801

Published by Indiana University Press, 1970

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Borads are foxed leaving white dot discolorations all over boards. Former owner's name on ffep. ; Object of the book is to trace the course of an idea through the history of Roman thought-- the idea of the City, considered not as a political or legal institution, but rather as a design for a society in which men could live together. Also depicts the inherent contradictions between these two views of the matter. ; 288 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE IDEA OF THE CITY IN ROMAN THOUGHT From Walled City to Spiritual Commonwealth
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Publication Date: 1970
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0253139805
• ISBN 13: 9780253139801
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
• Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Classical Studies
  • Roman History
  • Philosophy

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Language Notes

Text: English, Italian (translation)