Rome And The Campagna: An Historical And Topographical Description Of The Site, Buildings, And Neighborhood Of Ancient Rome (1871)

By Robert Burn

Book Overview

""Rome and the Campagna"" is a meticulously researched historical and topographical description of the ancient city of Rome and its surrounding countryside, written by Robert Burn and originally published in 1871. The book provides a detailed account of the site, buildings, and neighborhoods of ancient Rome, including descriptions of its famous landmarks such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Roman Forum. Burn also explores the social and cultural history of the city, discussing the lives of its citizens and the various political and religious institutions that shaped its development. In addition, the book provides an in-depth examination of the Campagna, the rural area surrounding Rome, and its importance to the city's economy and culture. With its rich historical detail and vivid descriptions of ancient Rome, ""Rome and the Campagna"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of one of the world's most fascinating cities.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120695309
• ISBN13: 9781120695307
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 618 Pages
• Weight: 3.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"