People and places of the Roman past : the educated traveller's guide /
Covering the history and cultural heritage of Rome from ancient through early modern times, this book examines the Eternal City through the lives of some of its most important artists, political leaders, and religious luminaries, with reference to the remarkable monuments, works of arts, and urban s...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Leeds [England] :
Arc Humanities Press,
[2019]
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Colección: | Collection development, cultural heritage, and digital humanities
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | Covering the history and cultural heritage of Rome from ancient through early modern times, this book examines the Eternal City through the lives of some of its most important artists, political leaders, and religious luminaries, with reference to the remarkable monuments, works of arts, and urban spaces associated with them. |
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Notas: | "Amsterdam University Press"--Cover Written by scholars who specialize in Roman history, religion, and culture, this book is written for travellers in search of inspiration and learning as they tour the streets, churches, museums, and monuments of the Roman past. Combining biographical portraits of some of Rome's most significant historical figures with a study of the monuments, artworks, and places associated with them, People and Places of the Roman Past offers an informative and insightful look at the human and cultural history of one of the great cities of the world. |
Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xviii, 254 pages) : color illustrations, color maps |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 1942401566 9781942401568 9781641899581 1641899581 9781942401544 194240154X 1942401558 9781942401551 |