A Topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome: Completed and Revised by Thomas Ashby. With Plates and a Plan - Tapa blanda

A Topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome : Completed and Revised by Thomas Ashby. With Plates and a Plan

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'A Topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome' is an indispensable scholarly reference for understanding the physical landscape and architectural history of the eternal city. Written by Samuel Ball Platner and meticulously completed and revised by Thomas Ashby, this comprehensive work serves as a definitive guide to the sites, monuments, and structures of classical Rome. From the grand forums and majestic temples to the complex network of aqueducts and roads, the dictionary offers detailed entries on the historical development and archaeological significance of each location.Accompanied by detailed plates and a structural plan, the text synthesizes literary evidence from ancient sources with the archaeological findings of its time. It provides researchers, students, and history enthusiasts with a clear topographical overview of the city's evolution through the centuries. This work remains a cornerstone of Roman studies, capturing the intersection of history, geography, and urban planning. Its systematic approach makes it an essential tool for anyone seeking to reconstruct the grandeur of ancient Rome and navigate its complex urban layout.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781026047064

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