Ancient Rome: Infographics - Hardcover

Guillerat, Nicolas; Scheid, John; Melocco, Milan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500252629 ISBN 13: 9780500252628

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2021

Synopsis

A unique re-interpretation of the city of ancient Rome and its empire, using the tools offered by the latest information technology and graphic design

About this title

About the Authors

Nicolas Guillerat was trained as a data designer and graphic artist.

John Scheid is Emeritus Professor at the Collège de France, and the author of An Introduction to Roman Religion, The Craft of Zeus and The Gods, the State and the Individual.

Milan Melocco has a doctorate in history from the Sorbonne University.

Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford. He is the author of many books on classical civilization, including Chronicle of the Roman Republic, The Enemies of Rome, The Sons of Caesar, Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day, Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day, Lives of the Romans (with Joanne Berry) and Legionary.

From the Back Cover

Packed with cleverly designed graphics, charts and diagrams, Ancient Rome: Infographics uses data visualization to tell the epic tale of the city of Rome and its empire. Every aspect of the Roman world is explored, from the birth of the Republic to the imperial dynasties, from the political and legal system to RomeÆs military might. Drawing on international sources, this complex history is made clear and comprehensible to modern readers, while offering the insights and rigour that historians demand.

Original, accessible and fascinating, Ancient Rome: Infographics will delight history buffs, graphic design aficionados, and everyone seeking an overview of a civilization that shaped the world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0500252629
• ISBN 13: 9780500252628
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 132