A Description Of The Trajan Column (1874)

By John Hungerford Pollen

Book Overview

""A Description of the Trajan Column"" is a historical book written by John Hungerford Pollen in 1874. The book provides a detailed account of the Trajan Column, which is a Roman triumphal column located in Rome, Italy. The column was built to commemorate the victory of Emperor Trajan in the Dacian Wars, and it stands at a height of 98 feet.Pollen's book explores the history and significance of the column, as well as its intricate carvings and reliefs. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the artwork on the column, which depicts scenes from the Dacian Wars and other aspects of Roman life. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the column, providing readers with a visual representation of the monument.In addition to its artistic and historical value, ""A Description of the Trajan Column"" also serves as a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in Roman history and art. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels of expertise. Overall, ""A Description of the Trajan Column"" is an important work that provides insight into one of the most iconic monuments of ancient Rome.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164714740
• ISBN13: 9781164714743
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"