The Topography of Rome and Its Vicinity (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore Fidenae and the edge of ancient Rome through ruins, roads, and long-vanished battles. This edition surveys a city that rose with Etruscan roots, faced repeated conflicts with Rome, and faded to a few scattered remains. It connects maps, trenches, and tombs to show how the landscape shaped Rome’s early history.

The text traces Fidenae’s walls, gates, and strategic position along the Cremera valley and the Tyber. It details how episodes of war, occupation, and shifting power left few signs above ground, while cave-like chambers and quarry halls hint at a once-bustling place near Castel Giubileo and the Via Collatina. Readers will see how ancient road networks and topography influenced settlement and decline.

- Learn how Fidenae’s location influenced its rise and clashes with Rome
- See descriptions of the hilltop site, gates, and the citadel at Castel Giubileo
- Explore the remnants and potential tombs, caverns, and early building methods
- Understand how later empires reshaped and repurposed ancient structures

Ideal for fans of classical history, Roman topography, and archaeological exploration who want a grounded, map-led view of a once-great neighbor to Rome.

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