Rome : A Guide to the Eternal City (Mass Market Paperback)

~ Loretta Gerson (Author), Silvia Mazzola (Author), Venetia Morrison (Author)

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As we reach the third millennium, this book provides a journey through time: a guide to the history of Christianity as told by the worlds of art, monuments and churches of Rome. The art and architecture of the Eternal City have stories to tell, drawn from the past two thousand years, about how and why they were created. More than just another travel guide, this comprehensive volume includes suggested walking tours around Rome so you don't miss any of the important monuments or churches. Features a complete history and description of the city, its monuments and tells the story of Christianity from 753 BC when the city was founded by Romulus and Remus. Perfect not only for tourists, but also historians, people interested in religion, art and architecture.

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Loretta Gerson, Silvia Mazzola and Venetia Morrison

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Napoleoni & Wakefield Ltd (February 1, 2000)
• ISBN-10: 0953729907
• ISBN-13: 978-0953729906
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,482,326 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars A Pilgrim Guide to Christian Rome, April 23, 2001

By	Xavier Thelakkatt (Rush City, MN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this book useful in my visit to the city of Rome. This is intended as a guide for the Christian faithful to the eternal city. The book is divided into five parts, namely: I. Rome, Civitas Domini, II. Rome, City of Martyrs and saints, III. Rome, Cult of the virgin, IV. Rome, City guarded by angels V. Rome, City of Popes and jubilees. This division, of course is arbitrary. The history of the Church in Rome is well portrayed through its significant works of art, monuments and churches. It contains very useful maps, illustrations and photographs. But as a reference book I found it rather hard to use.