City Observed

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A Profile of Ancient Rome ANTIQ City ObservedFlavio Conti During the thousand year history of ancient Rome, the Romans developed a vast and sophisticated society that would produce a lasting legacy for Western culture. This book offers a highly readable overview of all facets of ancient Roman society, including chapters devoted to Rome's economic and social system, its art and architectureincluding large scale building projects such as the Forum, the Colosseum, and the Appian Wayand the everyday