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By J. C. Coulston,Hazel Dodge

A significant new ebook at the archaeology of Rome. The chapters, via a powerful checklist of members, are written to be as updated and worthwhile as attainable, detailing plenty of new study. There are new maps for the topography and monuments of Rome, an incredible learn bibliography containing 1,700 titles and the amount is richly illustrated. crucial for all Roman students and scholars. Contents: Preface: a bird's eye view ( Peter Wiseman ); advent ( Jon Coulston and Hazel stay clear of ); Early and Archaic Rome ( Christopher Smith ); town of Rome within the center Republic ( Tim Cornell ); the ethical museum: Augustus and a twin of Rome ( Susan Walker ); Armed and belted males: the soldiery in Imperial Rome ( Jon Coulston ); the development in Imperial Rome ( Janet Delaine and G Aldrete ); The feeding of Imperial Rome: the mechanics of the nutrients offer procedure ( David Mattingly ); `Greater than the pyramids': the water provide of historic Rome ( Hazel steer clear of ); interesting Rome ( Kathleen Coleman ); dwelling and loss of life within the urban of Rome: homes and tombs ( John Patterson ); Religions of Rome ( Simon cost ); Rome within the overdue Empire ( Neil Christie ); Archaeology and innovation ( Hugh Petter ); Appendix: resources for the learn of historic Rome ( Jon Coulston and Hazel ward off ).

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