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

Mazzolani, Lidia Storoni; S. O'Donnell (Tr. ) & (Foreword by Michael Grant)

ISBN 10: 037000339X / ISBN 13: 9780370003399

Published by Hollis & Carter, 1970

About this Item

Tear to DJ along rear lower edge (3 cm). DJ is price-clipped. ; 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.

Seller Inventory # 32320

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE IDEA OF THE CITY IN ROMAN THOUGHT From Walled City to Spiritual Commonwealth
• Publisher: Hollis & Carter
• Publication Date: 1970
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 037000339X
• ISBN 13: 9780370003399
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Classical Studies
  • Roman History
  • Philosophy

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Synopsis

English, Italian (translation)

Language Notes

Text: English, Italian (translation)