The Eternal City: Roman Images In The Modern World
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Peter Bondanella
Binding: Hardback
Published: The University of North Carolina Press, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor creasing on external dust jacket
This scholarly work chronicles the profound and multifaceted impact of ancient Rome on contemporary global culture. It uncovers how Roman images, myths, and historical narratives have been continually reinterpreted and repurposed across various modern contexts. Peter Bondanella presents a compelling analysis of Rome's persistent presence in art, literature, film, and political discourse. The text illustrates the complex ways in which The Eternal City continues to shape our understanding of power, civilization, and identity. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the enduring resonance of Roman antiquity in the modern world.
Author: Peter Bondanella
Binding: Hardback
Published: The University of North Carolina Press, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor creasing on external dust jacket
This scholarly work chronicles the profound and multifaceted impact of ancient Rome on contemporary global culture. It uncovers how Roman images, myths, and historical narratives have been continually reinterpreted and repurposed across various modern contexts. Peter Bondanella presents a compelling analysis of Rome's persistent presence in art, literature, film, and political discourse. The text illustrates the complex ways in which The Eternal City continues to shape our understanding of power, civilization, and identity. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the enduring resonance of Roman antiquity in the modern world.