Synopsis
Explore how late‑19th‑century digs transform our view of ancient Rome .
This authoritative study reveals how excavations, architectural details, and material analysis illuminate Rome’s construction and growth.
Delving into the Forum complexes, palaces, baths, walls, and aqueducts, the book blends historical context with practical insights from building science. It shows how new discoveries up to 1885 refine our understanding of Rome’s urban layout, engineering, and daily life, illustrated with plans and diagrams.- Learn how Romans built concrete, use wood centering, and select materials for major monuments
- See how new Forum discoveries reshaped views of public life, law, and imperial power
- Discover detailed plans, sections, and illustrations that bring ancient buildings to life
- Understand the relationship between site exploration and architectural history in Rome
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Ancient Rome in 1885 (Classic Reprint)
Seller Image
Ancient Rome in 1885 (Classic Reprint)
Print on DemandSeller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the archaeological history of Rome from its mythological origins through its time as an expansive empire. The author takes readers through the development of Rome's architectural innovations such as their use of concrete which allowed for constructions like the Pantheon's dome. Using detailed analysis of surviving structures, the author presents a captivating account of the city's evolution and the lasting impact its architectural achievements continue to have on urban design today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333269517_0
Buy New
£ 19.90
Free Shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Ancient Rome in 1885 Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333269517
Stock Image
Ancient Rome in 1885 Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333269517
Buy New
£ 26.77
£ 5.87 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 15 available