Life in Roman London - Brossura

Webb, Simon

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0752465368 ISBN 13: 9780752465364

Casa editrice: The History Press, 2012

Riassunto

The history of Roman London approached in an entirely new way, focusing on the geography of daily life The rise and fall of one of the most important Roman cities in northern Europe is charted graphically by the use of maps and diagrams, showing at a glance the various stages in its development. Rather than focusing upon a handful of important figures such as procurators and statesmen, this book explores the lives and concerns of the ordinary citizens. Many books about Roman history seem to be preoccupied with basilicas, palaces, grand houses, statues, and mosaics; this book looks instead at the shops, houses, and streets in which the majority of the 60,000 inhabitants of the city spent their lives. In doing so, it reveals a city very different from the familiar images of a clean, white, classical metropolis.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Simon Webb is a regular contributor to magazines on the history, mythology, and legends of London. He also writes occasional pieces for the Daily Telegraph, Independent, and Times Educational Supplement.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: The History Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0752465368
• ISBN 13: 9780752465364
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 176