The Ancient City: Life in Classical Athens and Rome

The Ancient City: Life in Classical Athens and Rome

by Peter Connolly, Hazel Dodge
ISBN-10:
0195215826
ISBN-13:
9780195215823
Pub. Date:
05/18/2000
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195215826
ISBN-13:
9780195215823
Pub. Date:
05/18/2000
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
The Ancient City: Life in Classical Athens and Rome

The Ancient City: Life in Classical Athens and Rome

by Peter Connolly, Hazel Dodge
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Overview

In this superbly illustrated volume, Athens and Rome, the two greatest cities of antiquity, spring to life under the masterful pen of Peter Connolly. All the historical and archaelogical evidence has been seamlessly pieced together to reconstruct the architectural wonders of these mighty civilizations. Re creating public buildings, religious temples, shops, and houses, Connolly reveals every aspect of life in glorious detail, from religion and food to drama, games, and the baths. In addition to the great monuments and moments of classical Greece and Rome, readers learn about a typical day in the life of an Athenian and a Roman. They read about and see the houses people inhabited; attend 5 day festivals and go to the theater; fight great battles and witness the birth of Rome's navy; visit temples and spend a day at the chariot races. The spectacular artwork and vivid descriptions provide a window into the fascinating history of these two extraordinary cities and civilizations. The Ancient City is the crowning achievement of Peter Connolly's distinguished career.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780195215823
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 05/18/2000
Edition description: Revised ed.
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 10.90(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range: 12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Peter Connolly is one of the foremost writers and illustrators on the subject of the ancient world. He is an Honorary Research Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology, London, and has studied at the British School in Athens and in Rome. Co-author Hazel Dodge is a scholar of international reputation, known for her publications on Roman architecture and construction.
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