Ancient Rome
Published on 14. June 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-83886-300-5 (ISBN)
Description
Think of Rome and you quickly picture so many treasures from the ancient world: the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus, the Pantheon, the Forum. At its height in the 2nd century CE, the Roman Empire, reaching out from its heart in the city of Rome itself, was the most extensive political and social structure in western civilization. Still today, almost 2000 years later, we marvel at how sophisticated and grand Roman society was - and how much of ancient Rome has survived for us to see in the modern Italian metropolis.
From public baths to catacombs, from the Appian Way to small frescoes and sculptures, from temples to private houses to aqueducts, Visual Explorer Guide: Ancient Rome shows the reader both the world famous and lesser known sites in the city. What emerges is both a picture of the grandeur of Antiquity, but also the last days of pagan worships, as by Rome's final days temples were being converted into churches.
Small enough to pack in your pocket, Ancient Rome is a fascinating exploration that gives the reader more than a glimpse of the grandeur of ancient Roman life.
From public baths to catacombs, from the Appian Way to small frescoes and sculptures, from temples to private houses to aqueducts, Visual Explorer Guide: Ancient Rome shows the reader both the world famous and lesser known sites in the city. What emerges is both a picture of the grandeur of Antiquity, but also the last days of pagan worships, as by Rome's final days temples were being converted into churches.
Small enough to pack in your pocket, Ancient Rome is a fascinating exploration that gives the reader more than a glimpse of the grandeur of ancient Roman life.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Amber Books Ltd
Target group
Interest Age: From 8 to 99 years
Product notice
Flexible plastic/vinyl cover
Illustrations
Halftones, color
Dimensions
Height: 165 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
372 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83886-300-5 (9781838863005)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Claudia Martin is a travel writer who has contributed to many guide books and magazines. She is also the author of books on history, geography and culture for adults and young people. She lives in London, UK.
Content
Contents include:
Introduction
1: The Forum Overview of the Roman Forum area Tarpeian Rock Temple of Saturn Temple of Vespasian and Titus Arch of Septimius Severus The Column of Phocas Curia Julia Rostra Five Columns Monument (Decennalia) Basilica Aemilia Forum Main Square Basilica Iulia Temple of Caesar Regia Temple of Castor and Pollux Temple of Vesta House of the Vestal Virgins Umbilicus Urbis Tabularium Milliarium Aureum Cippus from the Lapis Niger Basilica of Maxentius Rampa di Domiziano - Domitian's Imperial ramp into the Forum
2: The Palatine Hill Houses of Livia and Augustus Palace of Septimius Severus The Palace of Domitian (including Domus Augustana and Domus Flavia) Domus Severiana Septizodium Temple of Cybele Temple of Apollo Palatinus House of Tiberius Domus Transitoria and Domus Aurea relics
3: Leisure The Colosseum Ludus Magnus Amphitheatrum Castrense Circus Maximus Circus of Maxentius Stadium of Domitian Baths of Diocletian Baths of Caracalla Baths of Trajan Theatre of Marcellus Porticus Octaviae Gardens of Sallust Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli Villa of Livia Villa of the Quintilii Capo di Bove
4: Monuments and Statues Trajan's Column Castel Sant'Angelo (Mausoleum of Hadrian) Mausoleum of Augustus Mausoleum of Helena Mausoleum of Maxentius Pyramid of Cestius Column of Antoninus Pius Column of Marcus Aurelius Arch of Janus Arch of Titus Arch of Constantine Arch of Drusus Tomb of Eurysaces the Baker (Marcus Virgilius Eurysaces) Colossus of Constantine Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius Tomb of Caecilia Metella Flaminio Obelisk and/or Lateran Obelisk Capitoline Wolf Boy with Thorn Commodus as Hercules Emperor Pupienus Maximus Marforio
5: Religion The Pantheon Temple of Romulus Temple of Hercules Victor Temple of Antoninus and Faustina Temple of Hadrian Temple of Venus and Roma Esquiline Venus Temple of Portunus and the Bocca della Verita Temple of Apollo Sosianus Largo di Torre Argentina Ara Pacis (Altar of Augustan Peace) Basilica Hilariana Santa Costanza Santa Pudenziana Catacombs of Rome Casal Rotondo Vatican Necropolis Esquiline Necropolis Sarcophagus of Calydonian Boar Hunt Eros Thanatos Hera Flora Ludovisi Ares
6: Commerce and Infrastructure Porticus Aemilia Portico Dii Consentes Forum of Augustus Forum of Caesar Forum Boarium Gilded bronze statue of Hercules found in the Forum Boarium Trajan's Market Aqua Alexandrina Porta Maggiore Aqua Anio Vetus aqueduct Ponte Sant'Angelo Ponte Rotto Pons Fabricius (Ponte Fabricio) Clivus Scauri Castra Praetoria Carcere Mamertino Porta Maggiore Aurelian Walls Porta Appia Via Appia (Appian Way) Via Sacra Ostia Antica
Introduction
1: The Forum Overview of the Roman Forum area Tarpeian Rock Temple of Saturn Temple of Vespasian and Titus Arch of Septimius Severus The Column of Phocas Curia Julia Rostra Five Columns Monument (Decennalia) Basilica Aemilia Forum Main Square Basilica Iulia Temple of Caesar Regia Temple of Castor and Pollux Temple of Vesta House of the Vestal Virgins Umbilicus Urbis Tabularium Milliarium Aureum Cippus from the Lapis Niger Basilica of Maxentius Rampa di Domiziano - Domitian's Imperial ramp into the Forum
2: The Palatine Hill Houses of Livia and Augustus Palace of Septimius Severus The Palace of Domitian (including Domus Augustana and Domus Flavia) Domus Severiana Septizodium Temple of Cybele Temple of Apollo Palatinus House of Tiberius Domus Transitoria and Domus Aurea relics
3: Leisure The Colosseum Ludus Magnus Amphitheatrum Castrense Circus Maximus Circus of Maxentius Stadium of Domitian Baths of Diocletian Baths of Caracalla Baths of Trajan Theatre of Marcellus Porticus Octaviae Gardens of Sallust Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli Villa of Livia Villa of the Quintilii Capo di Bove
4: Monuments and Statues Trajan's Column Castel Sant'Angelo (Mausoleum of Hadrian) Mausoleum of Augustus Mausoleum of Helena Mausoleum of Maxentius Pyramid of Cestius Column of Antoninus Pius Column of Marcus Aurelius Arch of Janus Arch of Titus Arch of Constantine Arch of Drusus Tomb of Eurysaces the Baker (Marcus Virgilius Eurysaces) Colossus of Constantine Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius Tomb of Caecilia Metella Flaminio Obelisk and/or Lateran Obelisk Capitoline Wolf Boy with Thorn Commodus as Hercules Emperor Pupienus Maximus Marforio
5: Religion The Pantheon Temple of Romulus Temple of Hercules Victor Temple of Antoninus and Faustina Temple of Hadrian Temple of Venus and Roma Esquiline Venus Temple of Portunus and the Bocca della Verita Temple of Apollo Sosianus Largo di Torre Argentina Ara Pacis (Altar of Augustan Peace) Basilica Hilariana Santa Costanza Santa Pudenziana Catacombs of Rome Casal Rotondo Vatican Necropolis Esquiline Necropolis Sarcophagus of Calydonian Boar Hunt Eros Thanatos Hera Flora Ludovisi Ares
6: Commerce and Infrastructure Porticus Aemilia Portico Dii Consentes Forum of Augustus Forum of Caesar Forum Boarium Gilded bronze statue of Hercules found in the Forum Boarium Trajan's Market Aqua Alexandrina Porta Maggiore Aqua Anio Vetus aqueduct Ponte Sant'Angelo Ponte Rotto Pons Fabricius (Ponte Fabricio) Clivus Scauri Castra Praetoria Carcere Mamertino Porta Maggiore Aurelian Walls Porta Appia Via Appia (Appian Way) Via Sacra Ostia Antica