Primus Pilus 10 Report post Posted July 20, 2007 Ursus has completed yet another review... Architecture is the most visible legacy of any culture, and often survives other elements of the culture that have sunk into oblivion. One could rightfully extol Rome 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius Paulinus Maximus 2 Report post Posted July 20, 2007 Architecture is the most visible legacy of any culture, and often survives other elements of the culture that have sunk into oblivion. One could rightfully extol Rome's contributions to law and government, language and literature, religion and philosophy. Yet all those attributes would require lengthy discourse and study to appreciate; a simple aqueduct wordlessly conveys a more manifest appreciation of Roman imperial grandeur..... Yet again another excellent review, Ursus. The vast bulk of the book then surveys in turn: the various public buildings of the empire; imperial palaces; housing for rich and poor; and finally the cities of the empire in several provinces. Roman Architecture is a visual feast of the subjects under study, with beautiful photos and illustrations. The authors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pertinax 3 Report post Posted July 20, 2007 I will be buying that on the strength of this excellent review. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ursus 6 Report post Posted July 20, 2007 I've got a similar book to this by Nigel Rodgers with Dr Hazel Dodge as consultant, it's called "Life in Ancient Rome, People and Places" It's a fantastic introductory guide to the Roman world, it covers everything through art, architecture, religion, society and cultures in Ancient Rome, it's ideal for use as a quick reference guide because it has a little bit about everything concerning the Romans. Interesting. I was not aware of the book, but will check it out. Just one more thing...... Is Dr Hazel Dodge any relation to the historian Theodore Ayrault Dodge?? No idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius Paulinus Maximus 2 Report post Posted July 21, 2007 (edited) Interesting. I was not aware of the book, but will check it out. A quick look on Amazon reveals quite a few books of a similar nature by Nigel Rodgers http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/002-7...o.y=0&Go=Go Looks like I'll be annoying the wife a little bit more then! Edited July 21, 2007 by Gaius Paulinus Maximus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ursus 6 Report post Posted July 21, 2007 A quick look on Amazon reveals quite a few books of a similar nature by Nigel Rodgershttp://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/002-7...o.y=0&Go=Go Now that you mention it, I have the first book in that list: Roman Empire. It's a good coffee table book/ overview of Roman civilization. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
