The ultimate guide to all the important archaeological sites in the city of Rome from the period 800 BC to AD 600, with over 200 site maps, plans, and photographs, covering everything from the Colosseum to the Catacombs and including an introduction that offers essential background to the culture and history of ancient Rome, information about museums and opening times, a chronology for reference, and comprehensive glossaries of essential terms. For this newedition the original text has been extensively revised, adding over 20 more sites and illustrations, the itineraries have been re-organized and expanded to suit the many changes that have taken place in thepast decade, and the practical information and references have been fully updated.
- | Author: Amanda Claridge
- | Publisher: Oxford University Press
- | Publication Date: September 30, 2010
- | Number of Pages: 488 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 0199546835
- | ISBN-13: 9780199546831
