Ancient Rome in the Light of Recent Discoveries - Couverture souple

Lanciani, Rodolfo Amedeo

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1117889971 ISBN 13 : 9781117889979

Editeur : BCR (Bibliographical Center for Research), 2010

Synopsis

The Shelf2Life Archaeological Discoveries Collection is a fascinating set of pre-1923 materials focused on the discovery and ysis of primitive material and human remains. From the laborious task of excavation to the deciphering of intricate hieroglyphics, these volumes follow archaeological efforts to uncover the mysteries of ancient civilizations. Overws of inhabitant's social and physical characteristics are enhanced with written and photographic documentation of artifacts including jadeite masks and beads, decorative vases and elaborate pottery incense burners. The Archaeological Discoveries Collection offers readers a unique, vivid perspective on the people, history and environment of ancient societies as revealed through the ysis of physical objects they left behind.

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Jf OF THE House of the Vestals 158 The A tkium Vest, looking West. {H eliotype) .. 160 Specimek of Papyrus 184 Mosaic showing the Circus Games 214 The Excubitorium of theS eventh Battalion of Police 230 Plan of the Ruins of Porto 244 Bas-R elief showing the Claudian Harbor .. .246 The Warehouses at Ostia 248 Remains of aT riumphal Arch 256 The Appian Way 260 The Pine Cone and the Peacocks, Vatican Gardens .286 Bronze Statue of an A thlete. {H diotype) .. .302 Bronze Statue of Bacchus. {H diotype) .... 308 ILLUSTRATIONS IN THE TEXT. The House of Crescentius .... The Wolf in the XV thC entury Castel Gandolfo and the a lb an Hills .S ection ofT rench Hut-U rn, in the Vatican Museum Marble Altar found at Ostia Remains of theS ublician Bridge .. Altar dedicated to Verminus The Cloaca Maxima Mouth of the Cloaca of the Circus Maximus Junction of the Five Great Aqueducts .T he Curia in the XVI thC entury The Curia in its Present Condition Column andF orum ofT rajan Remains of the Portico ofO ctavia Ruins in the Garden of Sallust Remains of the House of Germanicus .17 21 27 28 29 35 41 52 54 55 63 78 79 .88 95, 96 101, 103 .
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Bbonze Statue of aB oxeb. {H eliotype) .. Frontispiece BOME IN THE XIY tHC eNTUBY 6T he Forum in the XVI thC entury 18 The Capitol in the XVI thC entury 22 Details of the Pantheon 24 Map of theL ake of A lbano 30 Site of the Porta Romana 38 The Bogga della Verita 56 Arches of the Claxtbian and A nio Noyub Aqueducts .58 The Forum, looking West. (R eliotype) .... 74 Plan of the Curia in the XVI thC entury ... 80 The Forum, lookino East. (I leliotype) .... 82 Remains of the Forum of Augustus and the Temple of Mars Ultor 84 The Frigidarium of theB aths of Caracalla .. 90 The Baths of Caracalla 94 Plan of the Palace of the C-bsars .... 106 Ruins of the Palace ofT iberius. (R eliotype) .. 108 Substructions of the Palace of Caligula 116 Caricature of the Crucifixion 122 Ruins of the Flavian Palace. (R eliotype) .124 The Seftizonium in the XVT thC entury .... 126 The Atrium Vest, looking East. (R eliotype) 134 Portrait of aV estalis Maxima.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: BCR (Bibliographical Center for Research)
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1117889971
• ISBN 13: 9781117889979
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 454
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible