The Atlas of Ancient Rome: Biography and Portraits of the City, Hardcover

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In this portrait of life in Ancient Rome, the author begins by painting a backcloth on which the social, political, cultural and religious aspects ...

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Publisher: Skyhorse PublishingIllustration(s): full color and b-w photographs and illustrations throughoutNumber of pages: 224Publication date: 202...

Reducere. Discover the mysteries and secrets of Pompeii, the city that disappeared in the fires of Mount Vesuvius and was buried for centuries.Pompeii was de...

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DescriptionThe modern world owes a great deal to ancient Rome, including many principles of democratic government, law, poetry, drama, art and arch...

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Reducere. If you want to discover captivating stories of people and events of ancient Rome then keep reading...The Roman civilization is probably the single ...

Reducere. Enjoy the beautiful curated photographs (in color) of Rome in ItalyThe photos captures the quintessential stunning landmarks, scenery and architect...

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Visual culture was an essential part of ancient social, religious, and political life. Appearance and experience of beings and things was of paramo...

Dozens of maps provide a clear geography of great events, while timelines give the reader an ongoing sense of the passage of years and cultural int...

Reducere. DescriptionRome, 105 B.C. One of the only survivors of Rome's most crushing military defeat, Quintus Sertorius is thrust back into the fray against...

Before becoming the masters of the Mediterranean world, the Romans had first to conquer the Italian peninsula in a series of harsh conflicts agains...

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Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Peter J. LeithartLeithart analyzes the grand classics of ancient literature-The Iliad, The Odyssey, The Aeneid, and others-...

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DescriptionIn the ancient world, magic was everywhere. The supernatural abounded, turning flowers into fruit and caterpillars into butterflies. In ...

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DescriptionWho was your mother before she became a mother? In this remarkable collection, New York Times bestselling novelist Edan Lepucki gathers ...