Rome: A Cultural, Visual, and Personal History

Rome: A Cultural, Visual, and Personal History
ISBN-10
0375711686
ISBN-13
9780375711688
Series
Rome
Category
History
Pages
498
Language
English
Published
2012-10-30
Publisher
Vintage
Author
Robert Hughes

Description

Presents a history of the Roman empire that provides coverage of an extensive range of topics from its government and architecture to its influence on culture and politics, sharing personal insights from the author's 1958 visit.

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