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Bunny Waring,
Matthew Nicholls,
Anastasia Rattigan,
Yen Tu,
James Lloyd,
Jamie Heath,
and
Andrew Souter
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- Geographical and historical overview
- Introduction to the digital model
- Roman building materials and techniques
- The importance of aqueducts and sewers
- Using coins to illustrate ancient architecture
- The Imperial Fora
- The function and development of the Forum
- Types of monumental architecture
- Using poetry as evidence to investigate the past
- Overview of Roman religion
- The architecture of the Capitoline Hill
- Developments in Imperial temple architecture
- Worshipping the gods
- Overview of Roman housing
- Food supply in the ancient city
- How the Romans liked to be remembered
- Using inscriptions as evidence to investigate the past
- The importance of entertainment for Rome’s rulers
- The architecture and function of theatres and circuses
- Roman baths and bathing
- Using evidence to understand the Colosseum
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of ancient Rome, covering its architecture, religion, and daily life. The course is well-received by students, who praise its engaging content and expert instruction.
Led by knowledgeable and engaging instructors.
"An excellent course, professionally delivered."
Brings ancient Rome to life with virtual tours.
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Provides a wealth of information about ancient Rome.
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Collection of biographies of the first twelve Roman emperors. It is written by Suetonius, a Roman historian who lived during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD.
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the architecture of Rome, from the early Republic to the late Empire. It is written by Frank Sear, a leading authority on Roman architecture.
Provides a detailed account of the development of Roman law. It is written by Alan Watson, a leading authority on Roman law.
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Provides a detailed account of the Roman army, from its origins to its decline. It is written by Peter Connolly, a leading authority on Roman military history.
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Provides a detailed account of the Roman Republic, from its origins to its downfall. It is written by Michael Crawford, a leading authority on Roman history.
Collection of historical works by Tacitus, a Roman historian who lived during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. It provides a valuable account of the Roman Empire during the reign of the emperor Tiberius.
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the Roman world, covering its history, politics, society, and culture. It is written by Peter Garnsey, a leading authority on Roman history.
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Rome, from its origins to its decline. It is written in French by Jérôme Carcopino, a leading authority on Roman history.
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This comprehensive book provides an overview of ancient Roman architecture, discussing its history, techniques, and major monuments. It valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman architecture or classical architecture in general.
Provides a good introduction to the architecture of the Roman Empire. It good choice for students or general readers who want to learn more about the subject.
This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of Roman architecture. It includes essays by leading scholars on a variety of topics, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the subject.
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Provides a visual guide to Roman architecture. It includes photographs and illustrations of major Roman monuments, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the subject.
Only tangentially relates to Roman Architecture as it focuses on Romanesque architecture in Western Europe, however, it is highly acclaimed and received the accolade of a Pulitzer Prize for History in 1959 making it a worthwhile text for deeper research in the general area of architecture.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the buildings of ancient Rome. It valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman architecture or the history of Rome.
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Written by a Roman architect, this book provides a firsthand account of Roman architecture. It is essential reading for anyone interested in Roman architecture or classics.
This lively and accessible history of Rome by Mary Beard, a leading classicist, covers the entire span of Roman history from its origins to the fall of the Empire. Beard's focus on the social and cultural history of Rome makes this book a valuable resource for understanding the everyday lives of Romans.
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