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Ancient Rome: History of a Civilization that Ruled the World

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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.