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The Atlas of Ancient Rome: Biography and Portraits of the City - Two-volume slipcased set
Hardback
Main Details
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The Atlas of Ancient Rome: Biography and Portraits of the City - Two-volume slipcased set
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Andrea Carandini
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:1280 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 273,Width 216 |
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| Category/Genre | Geographical reference |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691163475
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| Classifications | Dewey:911.37 |
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| Audience | | Undergraduate | | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Edition |
Revised edition
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| Illustrations |
97 Maps
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
11 July 2017 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
The Atlas of Ancient Rome provides a comprehensive archaeological survey of the city of Rome from prehistory to the early medieval period. Lavishly illustrated throughout with full-color maps, drawings, photos, and 3D reconstructions, this magnificent two-volume slipcased edition features the latest discoveries and scholarship, with new description
Author Biography
Andrea Carandini is professor emeritus of archaeology at La Sapienza University of Rome. He has supervised some of the most important archaeological excavations in Rome and was instrumental in the discovery of the ancient Palatine Wall and the earliest phase of the Sanctuary of Vesta. He is president of the Italian National Trust. His many books include Rome: Day One (Princeton).
Reviews"An original and remarkably complete portrait ... give[s] a marvellous picture of the evolution, complexity, and decline of the ancient city."--James E. Packer, Journal of Roman Archaeology "Magnificent ... an impressive monument of historical outreach."--T. P. Wiseman, Journal of Roman Studies
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