Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome: In The Light Of Recent Discoveries (1888) is a book written by Rodolfo Amedeo Lanciani, an Italian archaeologist and classicist. The book explores the history, art, and architecture of ancient Rome, using recent discoveries and excavations to shed new light on the city's past. The book is divided into six sections, each focusing on a different aspect of ancient Rome. The first section provides an overview of the city's history, from its legendary foundation by Romulus to its decline and fall in the 5th century CE. The second section explores the city's topography and urban planning, discussing the layout of streets, buildings, and public spaces. The third section focuses on the city's public buildings, including temples, theaters, and baths. The fourth section examines the private houses and villas of ancient Rome, discussing their architecture and decoration. The fifth section looks at the city's art and sculpture, including its famous monuments and statues. Finally, the sixth section provides a detailed account of the city's aqueducts and water supply system. Throughout the book, Lanciani draws on his own experiences as an archaeologist, describing his excavations and discoveries in the city. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the ancient city. Overall, Ancient Rome: In The Light Of Recent Discoveries is a comprehensive and fascinating study of one of the world's most iconic cities. It offers a unique perspective on the city's history and culture, and is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Rome or archaeology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.