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9780892367528: The Appian Way: From Its Foundation to the Middle Ages
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ISBN 10 : 0892367520 ISBN 13 : 9780892367528
Editeur : Getty Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

The Appian Way was the first great artery from Rome to southern Italy and the model for all roads originating in the ancient capital. Conceived by Appius Claudius in 312 B.C., the thoroughfare provided easy access to Capua, the most important junction in southern Italy, and facilitated Roman expansion into the southern peninsula. Paved in black basalt, the road was flanked by level pedestrian footpaths and bordered by tombs, villas, and pleasant rest and refreshment areas along its 365 miles, which could be walked in thirteen to fourteen days. The Appian Way provides an engaging account of the Appian Way's origins and historical context. The structure of this lavishly illustrated book mirrors the traveller's route south from Rome, making it an ideal guide to the legendary road for all those with an interest in exploring ancient Rome.

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Éditeur
Getty Publishing
Date d'édition
2004
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0892367520
ISBN 13 
9780892367528
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
240
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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