City : A Story of Roman Planning and Construction by David Macaulay (1983, Trade Paperback)

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City : A Story of Roman Planning and Construction, Paperback by MacAulay, David, ISBN 0395349222, ISBN-13 9780395349229, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.

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PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100395349222
ISBN-139780395349229
eBay Product ID (ePID)149051

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Book TitleCity : a Story of Roman Planning and Construction
Number of Pages112 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1983
TopicArchitecture, Social Science / Politics & Government, History / Medieval, History / Ancient, Technology / General, History / Renaissance
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorDavid Macaulay
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight18.2 Oz
Item Length12 in
Item Width9 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Reviews"City charts the planning and building of an imaginary Roman city, 'Verbonia.' Macaulay focuses on the achievement of efficient and rational city planning. His brilliantly individualistic drawings capture the essential quality of the Roman character, the ability to organize." School Library Journal, Starred, City charts the planning and building of an imaginary Roman city, 'Verbonia.' Macaulay focuses on the achievement of efficient and rational city planning. His brilliantly individualistic drawings capture the essential quality of the Roman character, the ability to organize.
Grade FromFifth Grade
Dewey Decimal711/.4/0937
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisAward-winning author-illustrator David Macaulay brings readers into a beautiful exploration of Roman buildings and construction., Award-winning author-illustrator David Macaulay brings readers into a beautiful exploration of Roman buildings and construction. With black and white illustrations and detailed explanations, this comprehensive and visual resource is perfect for young readers interested in history, architecture, and Roman civilization.
LC Classification NumberTA16 .M33

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  • Excellent contribution to my library about Rome. The only detail would be to take a little care of the packaging. Some cardboard wouldn't hurt.

    Excellent contribution to my library about Rome. The only detail would be to take a little care of the packaging. Some cardboard wouldn't hurt.

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  • Superb Illustrations.

    Very interesting book that lives through time. The illustrations give the content new meaning.

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    love the illustrations in this book

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