An Illustrated Guide to Life in Ancient Rome: society, religion, culture
A cultural history of the Roman Empire, celebrating the architecture, art, customs and rituals of one of the world’s greatest civilizations
$34.40
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
17 March 2026
Summary
Classical sculptures, paintings, and mosaics, along with ancient letters, records, and artworks, offer a glimpse into the lives of real people during a significant cultural peak in world history. Detailed cross-sections and beautiful drawings of iconic structures like the Colosseum and the Pantheon reveal Roman construction techniques and architectural styles. The enduring works of poets such as Virgil, Horace, and Ovid, and prose writers like Cicero, Seneca, and Pliny, continue to be studied…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780754836186 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0754836185 |
| Author: | Nigel Rodgers, Hazel Dodge FSA |
| Publisher: | Anness Publishing |
| Imprint: | Lorenz Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 301g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 282mm |
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Nigel Rodgers
Nigel Rodgers has a degree in history and history of art from Cambridge University and has written widely on history, philosophy, and art. His published works include:
- The History of Ancient Greece
- The History of Ancient Rome
- The Bruegels
- Incredible Optical Illusions
- The Traveller’s Atlas - A Global Guide to Places You Must See in Your Lifetime
- Churchill
- Hitler
- Philosophers Behaving Badly (with Mel Thompson)
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