Ancient Rome: History of a Civilization That Ruled the World (Chronicles of the Roman World) - Hardcover

Roberts, Timothy R.

 
9781567997248: Ancient Rome: History of a Civilization That Ruled the World (Chronicles of the Roman World)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1567997244 ISBN 13: 9781567997248
Verlag: MetroBooks, 2000

Inhaltsangabe

The legacy of ancient Rome--its feats of engineering and architecture, methods of government, military conquests, leaders, art and literature--continue to influence modern society. Discover why, in this lavishly illustrated, large-sized homage, which offers a lively and insightful history of one of the most magnificent civilizations of all time. Every aspect of the Roman world comes to life, from the achievements of its visionary rulers to the countless classic works produced by its artists to the daily lives of its ordinary citizens. Here, too, are explanations of Rome's formidable accomplishments in areas as diverse as literature, politics, and philosophy. Gaze at its architectural and artistic treasures, displayed in beautiful pictures, plus colorful maps that depict the varying parameters of the Roman Empire through its many phases. A richly illustrated and absorbing account.

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Verlag
MetroBooks
Erscheinungsdatum
2000
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1567997244
ISBN 13 
9781567997248
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Anzahl der Seiten
176
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