Hadrian And The City Of Rome
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Mary Taliaferro Boatwright
Binding: Hardback
Published: Princeton University Press, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Yellowed DJ with minor chips to edges and markings. Tanned pages.
This scholarly work, Hadrian And The City Of Rome, presents a meticulous examination of Emperor Hadrian's profound influence on the architectural and urban development of the Eternal City. It chronicles the ambitious building projects and innovative designs that reshaped Rome during his reign, illustrating how his vision left an indelible mark on its infrastructure and public spaces. Boatwright uncovers the political and cultural motivations behind these monumental undertakings, detailing their lasting legacy. The narrative offers an authoritative account of a pivotal era in Roman history, providing insights into the emperor's personal tastes and administrative prowess.
Author: Mary Taliaferro Boatwright
Binding: Hardback
Published: Princeton University Press, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Yellowed DJ with minor chips to edges and markings. Tanned pages.
This scholarly work, Hadrian And The City Of Rome, presents a meticulous examination of Emperor Hadrian's profound influence on the architectural and urban development of the Eternal City. It chronicles the ambitious building projects and innovative designs that reshaped Rome during his reign, illustrating how his vision left an indelible mark on its infrastructure and public spaces. Boatwright uncovers the political and cultural motivations behind these monumental undertakings, detailing their lasting legacy. The narrative offers an authoritative account of a pivotal era in Roman history, providing insights into the emperor's personal tastes and administrative prowess.