Rome

RomeDiscover Andrew Leach's captivating book, 'Rome,' the first installment in Polity's acclaimed 'Cities in World History' series. This essential guide seamlessly blends rich historical narratives with practical insights, making it an invaluable resource for general readers and travelers alike. While many city guides focus solely on practical details, 'Rome' enlightens with a compelling account of the city's magnificent history, allowing you to

Discover Andrew Leach's captivating book, 'Rome,' the first installment in Polity's acclaimed 'Cities in World History' series. This essential guide seamlessly blends rich historical narratives with practical insights, making it an invaluable resource for general readers and travelers alike. While many city guides focus solely on practical details, 'Rome' enlightens with a compelling account of the city's magnificent history, allowing you to appreciate the significance of each landmark. Dive deep into the Eternal City, where history and myth intertwine, as Leach showcases how the ancient ruins, stunning art, and illustrious monuments tell a story that resonates through time. Each chapter invites you on a journey through Rome’s fascinating past, providing context for its iconic architecture, vibrant streets, and enchanting gardens. Enhanced with premium maps and exquisite photographs, this book is perfect for both history enthusiasts and casual readers wanting to explore the depths of Rome's legacy. Whether you plan to visit or simply wish to learn about this historical marvel, 'Rome' serves as an indispensable companion, shedding light on the city's enigmatic past and cultural significance. Don't miss out on this brand new edition published by John Wiley & Sons in 2016, which is sure to enrich every travel experience and satisfy curiosity about one of the world's most extraordinary cities. Order now and enjoy free shipping, with delivery taking up to 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled, so secure your copy today!

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745669755
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 232


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Andrew Leach™s Rome is the first book in Polity™s exciting new ˜Cities in World History™ series, which aims to provide the general reader and traveller with historically informed companions to the world™s greatest cities. Most city guides are good on practical details but very thin when it comes to recounting the histories of cities and contextualizing the buildings and sites for which they are famous. These new books from Polity bridge the gulf between guide and history by offering concise and accessible accounts written by some of the world™s leading historiansRome has a history unmatched in richness by any city on the globe. It looms large in the word™s cultural imagination, and for millennia it has been a meeting point of great cultures, a place where myth mixes freely with history, leaving neither unscathed. In this compact history, Leach demonstrates what most visitors to the Eternal City will instinctively understand: that the buildings, streets, monuments and gardens of this ancient city give the visitor moments of direct communion with its past. He reveals the long, twisting history of Rome through its ruins, art works and monuments, its metro stations and modern apartment blocks. Each chapter takes the reader on a physical journey invoking Rome in different moments of its life. Engaging historical narrative is supplemented with maps and photos, making Rome an indispensable companion for those who want to dig below the city™s surface.