The legacy of Rome / essays by C. Foligno. [et al.] ; ed. by C. Bailey ; with an introduction by H. H. Asquith

Near fine copy bound in contemporary gilt-blocked full leather. Raised bands with spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. Surface stain evident on front panel. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Inner gilt dentils. All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 512 pages; Physical description: xiii, 512p., illus., frontis, plates ; 19cm. Subjects: Rome -- Civilization. Contents: The transmission of the legacy / by C. Foligno -- The conception of empire / by E. Barker -- Administration / by H. S. Jones -- Communications and commerce / by G. H. Stevenson -- The science of law / by F. de Zulueta -- Family and social life / by H. Last -- Religion and philosophy / by C. Bailey -- Science / by C. Singer -- Literature / by J. W. Mackail -- Language / by H. Bradley -- Architecture and art / by G. McN. Rushforth -- Building and engineering / by G. Giovannoni -- Agriculture / by W. E. Heitland. Summary: The achievements of the Roman world have profoundly affected all subsequent European and world civilization. This compact yet comprehensive volume surveys all aspects of the legacy of Rome - from concepts of government, law, philosophy, and religion, to culture, science and technology, and social life - and identifies the significant ideas and developments in Roman civilization which form such a large part of our heritage. 1 Kg. …