An edition of The reach of Rome
(2013)
The reach of Rome
a journey through the lands of the ancient empire, following a coin
by Alberto Angela
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"Through lively and detailed vignettes all based on historical documents and archaeological finds, [this work] travels back in time and shows us a world that was perhaps not very different from our own, and in so doing reinforces its relevance for a new generation of readers."--Front jacket flap.
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The reach of Rome: a journey through the lands of the ancient empire, following a coin
2013, Rizzoli Ex Libris, Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
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0847841286 9780847841288
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Table of Contents
Preface
Rome : where it all begins
London : Roman inventions
Paris : when it was smaller than Pompeii
Trier : making the nectar of the gods
Beyond the Rhine : battling the barbarians
Milan : women's liberation
Reggio Emilia : humor, seduction and adultery
Rimini : a delicate operation
The Tiber : coming onto Rome by water
Rome : the center of the world
Circus Maximus : the secrets of Ben Hur
Ostia : the real tower of Babel
Sapin : Rome's gold
Provence : beware of brigands
Baia : luxury and licentiousness
The Mediterranean : adventure on the sea
Africa : an empire without racism
Egypt : tourists of the classical world
India : beyond the borders of the Empire
Mesopotamia : an encounter with Emperor Trajan
Ephesus : marble for the Empire
Back to the Eternal City : a journey through time
Conclusion
Acknowledgments.
Edition Notes
"First published in Italy as Impero: viaggio nell'impero di Roma seguendo una moneta"--Title page verso.
Map on endpapers.
Translation from the Italian of: Impero.
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