Excerpt from A Day in Ancient Rome: Being a Revision
May this little book prove not only an aid, but even an incentive!
Acknowledgment of assistance is here made to Mrs. Minna V. Fitch, to Miss Katharine H. Austin for her translation of Horace's ninth satire, to Mr. Samuel M. Otto of the Chautauqua Academia of Latin and Greek, and to Mr. Sherman G. Pitt and Mr. Melvin D. Brandow, students at Rutgers College.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to ancient Rome, inviting them to explore the city's most iconic sites and delve into the lives and stories of its inhabitants. The author guides readers through the bustling Forum Romanum, showcasing the grandeur of its temples and the echoes of its political and social life. The book blends historical detail with evocative storytelling, bringing to life the ancient city's monuments, from the imposing Pantheon to the ominous Mamertine prison. Through the author's prose, we encounter the Roman people - the senators, the priests, the common citizens, and even the convicted criminals. We witness their rituals, their struggles, and their triumphs, gaining insight into the city's social and political fabric. The author illuminates the layers of history embedded in Rome, showing how the city's ancient past continues to resonate in its present, offering a compelling narrative of how Rome's monuments and myths have shaped the world we know today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332403028_0
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