Perhaps no other civilization has sparked as much interest than the great empire of Ancient Rome. The legacy of its architecture, politics, culture, and art has survived throughout the centuries and even in today's technological world continues to exert an irresistible appeal. Ancient Rome is a magnificent volume that traces the dramatic history of the Roman Empire, paying particular attention to the rise and fall and its lasting social, cultural, military, and political influence. From great feats and everyday customs, to works of art and household objects, this comprehensive account offers a fascinating insight into the highly complex and sophisticated society that once ruled the world.
Authoritative text by Anna Maria Liberati and Fabio Bourbon analyzes the development of the Roman Empire by examining all aspects of the Eternal City including the economic, legal, and military system of the conquered regions; the organization of the most powerful army in the ancient world; the town-planning problems and successes; the construction systems used to erect the great Roman public monuments; and even the smallest curiosities of everyday life. The impressive pictorial documentation of Ancient Rome includes hundreds of full-color images, many of them never before published. Detailed maps, cross-sections, plans, and large reconstruction plates provide fascinating documentary support and present an engaging approach to discovering the world of Ancient Rome and to understanding the origins of Western society as we know it.
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This review is from: Ancient Rome: History of a Civilization that Ruled the World (Hardcover)
Yes, it may be a 'coffee table' book, should your table be stout enough, but you yourself better pump iron before trying to lift this one. The book is not only over-sized but is printed on heavy stock paper. Whoever conceived of this project should have also reckoned with the weight of the book, if you try to read it in bed or lying down it just might crush you. Alright, it is not that hazardous but it will give some people lifting problems.I came by my copy from the BMOC as a dividend back in August, 1997, and after reading through the book a couple times have formed quite an attachment to it. I like it almost as much as Pierre Grimal's The Civilization of Rome which has been out of print since the mid 1960s. Whereas Grimal's book is entirely done in black and white photos this newer Ancient Rome is almost entirely in color. Clear color pictures with crisp details. I cannot overstate this illuminating and informative book on Rome. Remember, should you order the book I tried to warn you of its mass and weight. Definitely recommended. Should you enjoy "Roman civilization" don't see how one can do without this book. One of the best I've ever seen and I've seen quite few in 50 years. Below are the chapters: Foreword Rome: From it's origins to the fall of the Empire Aspects of the Roman Civilization Roma: Caput Mundi, The Capital of the world and its splendors Evidence of Roman Civilzation in Italy The Roman Empire and its Power Centers in the Ancient World Each chapter has numerous smaller sections, with some pull outs as well.
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