Rome: In Spectacular Cross Section - Hardcover

Biesty, Stephen; Solway, Andrew

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0439455464 ISBN 13: 9780439455466

Publisher: Scholastic Reference, 2003

Synopsis

Detailed illustrations with explanatory captions and narrative text survey some sites in ancient Rome, including the house of a wealthy family, the Colosseum, the Baths of Trajan, and the Temple of Jupiter.

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Review:

awesomely detailed and meticulously researched (The Independent )

The more you look the more you find this is history in miniature, fascinating and fun to absorb. (The Independent Magazine )

Schoolchildren will never be bored by the thought of the eternal city once they discover Stephen Biesty's day in the life of Rome, AD 128 irresistible nothing is left out an invaluable reference book. (The Guardian )

Stephen Biesty takes you inside the city, its houses, temples, baths and forum and colosseum in breathtaking spreads. (The Sunday Times )

Children will delight in studying the details in the spectacular illustrations which succeed in being both authoritative and beautiful. Andrew Solway's succinct and clear text complements the artwork to produce a book that is truly inspirational from cover to cover. (Junior Education )

Stephen Biesty is the undisputed master of cutaway illustrations A stunning visual tour of the eternal city. (Manchester Evening News )

History at its most enjoyable. (Good Book Guide )

Book Description:

Amazingly detailed pictures

About this edition

• Publisher: Scholastic Reference
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0439455464
• ISBN 13: 9780439455466
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Biesty Stephen