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The Ancient City

Life in Classical Athens and Rome

by Peter Connolly, Hazel Dodge · 1998 · 256 pages

Paul Graham
Paul Graham
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Paul Graham

About This Book

A detailed reconstruction of the architectural and social landscapes of ancient Athens and Rome. The book uses archaeological evidence and original illustrations to explore daily life, including housing, religion, and commercial activity in the classical world.

Genres

HistoryCreativity & DesignSociety & Politics

Topics

Ancient GreeceAncient RomeArchaeologyArchitectureDaily Life

Book Details

Published

1998

Pages

256

Language

en

ISBN

9780195215823

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