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Ancient Society and History Ser.: Ancient Roman City by John E. Stambaugh (1988, Trade Paperback)

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For John Stambaugh, this continuity of fabric, form, and function affords an extraordinary view of the ancient city, the experience of its inhabitants, and the Roman way of life. In The Ancient Roman City, the author combines a chronological account of Roman topography and growth, extending from the eighth century.

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PublisherJohns Hopkins University Press

ISBN-100801836921

ISBN-139780801836923

eBay Product ID (ePID)475161

Product Key Features

Number of Pages416 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameAncient Roman City

SubjectAncient / General, Ancient / Rome

Publication Year1988

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaHistory

AuthorJohn E. Stambaugh

SeriesAncient Society and History Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1 in

Item Weight16.8 Oz

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width5.2 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN87-026861

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Reviews""The Ancient Roman City is so full of novel facts, useful synthesis and insightful summations, that the non-specialist is frequently drawn to dwell on the footnotes, track down the intriguing references and generally to reflect on what has been read... Likely to become a standard reference work for undergraduate and high school libraries, a popular supplementary textbook, and a well-worn occupant of that handy shelf near your desk." -- Classical World, "" The Ancient Roman City is so full of novel facts, useful synthesis and insightful summations, that the non-specialist is frequently drawn to dwell on the footnotes, track down the intriguing references and generally to reflect on what has been read... Likely to become a standard reference work for undergraduate and high school libraries, a popular supplementary textbook, and a well-worn occupant of that handy shelf near your desk."", The Ancient Roman City is so full of novel facts, useful synthesis and insightful summations, that the non-specialist is frequently drawn to dwell on the footnotes, track down the intriguing references and generally to reflect on what has been read... Likely to become a standard reference work for undergraduate and high school libraries, a popular supplementary textbook, and a well-worn occupant of that handy shelf near your desk., The Ancient Roman City is so full of novel facts, useful synthesis and insightful summations, that the non-specialist is frequently drawn to dwell on the footnotes, track down the intriguing references and generally to reflect on what has been read... Likely to become a standard reference work for undergraduate and high school libraries, a popular supplementary textbook, and a well-worn occupant of that handy shelf near your desk.

Dewey Edition19

Grade FromCollege Graduate Student

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal307.7/64/0937

Table Of ContentPreface Introduction Part I. The Growth of Rome Chapter 1. Earliest Rome Chapter 2. Expansion under the Republic Chapter 3. The Late Republic, 146 - 144 B.C. Chapter 4. The Augustan City Chapter 5. Rome under the Emperors Part II. Urban Life in Rome Chapter 6. Population Chapter 7. City Government Chapter 8. Services, Public and Private Chapter 9. The Commercial City Chapter 10. Households and Housing Chapter 11. City and Suburbs Chapter 12. Social Life in the City Chapter 13. The City and the Gods Chapter 14. Roman Holidays Part III. Patterns of Roman Urbanism Chapter 15. The Theory and Practice of Building Towns Chapter 16. Cosa Chapter 17. Pompeii Chapter 18. Ostia Chapter 19. Arelate (Arles) Chapter 20. Thamugadi (Timgad) List of Plates Notes Index

SynopsisTo walk through Rome today is to find the past made present at nearly every corner. For John Stambaugh, this continuity of fabric, form, and function affords an extraordinary view of the ancient city, the experience of its inhabitants, and the Roman way of life. Exploring ancient Rome as both a physical and social environment, he has written the first extended survey of its development in English - and a vivid "guidebook into the living past of one of the most emphatically urban cities the world has ever known.", To walk through Rome today is to find the past made present at nearly every corner. For John Stambaugh, this continuity of fabric, form, and function affords an extraordinary view of the ancient city, the experience of its inhabitants, and the Roman way of life. Exploring ancient Rome as both a physical and social environment, he has written the first extended survey of its development in English--and a vivid "guidebook into the living past of one of the most emphatically urban cities the world has ever known." The Ancient Roman City synthesizes recent work in archaeology and social history and draws on physical, literary, and documentary sources to illuminate ancient Rome as a functioning city. Stambaugh conveys a remarkable sense of the details and texture of daily existence--of apartment houses and street vendors, taverns and graffiti, water deliverymen and dry cleaners. Focusing on individuals and groups at all levels of society--from senators to slaves--he also considers the ways in which the physical city reflected and influenced the needs, aspirations, and attitudes of its people. In The Ancient Roman City, the author combines a chronological account of Roman topography and growth, extending from the eighth century B.C. to the third century A.D., with examinations of such specific topics as city government, public servuces, religion, commerce, demography, housing, social life, and public spectacle. Surveys of Cosa, Pompeii, Ostiam, Arelate, and Thamugadi chart the expansion of Roman urbanism through the empire. The text is enhanced by numerous illustrations--site and building plans, drawings, and photographs. For the newcomer to ancient Rome, there is no better orientation. For the person already familiar with the Eternal City's cultural riches or with its modern manifestation, The Ancient Roman City provides a deeper appreciation of Rome's phsical monuments and social foundations., To walk through Rome today is to find the past made present at nearly every corner. For John Stambaugh, this continuity of fabric, form, and function affords an extraordinary view of the ancient city, the experience of its inhabitants, and the Roman way of life. Exploring ancient Rome as both a physical and social environment, he has written the ......, To walk through Rome today is to find the past made present at nearly every corner. For John Stambaugh, this continuity of fabric, form, and function affords an extraordinary view of the ancient city, the experience of its inhabitants, and the Roman way of life. Exploring ancient Rome as both a physical and social environment, he has written the first extended survey of its development in English - and a vivid ''guidebook into the living past of one of the most emphatically urban cities the world has ever known.'', To walk through Rome today is to find the past made present at nearly every corner. For John Stambaugh, this continuity of fabric, form, and function affords an extraordinary view of the ancient city, the experience of its inhabitants, and the Roman way of life. Exploring ancient Rome as both a physical and social environment, he has written the first extended survey of its development in English - and a vivid guidebook into the living past of one of the most emphatically urban cities the world has ever known.

LC Classification NumberHT114.S7 1988