{"product_id":"rome-and-environs-an-archaeological-guide-9780520282094","title":"Rome and Environs: An Archaeological Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis superb guide brings the work of Filippo Coarelli  one of the most widely published and well-known scholars of Roman topography  archeology and art  to a broad English-language audience. Conveniently organized by walking tours and illustrated throughout with clear maps  drawings  and plans  Rome and Environs: An Archaeological Guide covers all of the major  and an unparalleled number of minor  ancient sites in the city  and  unlike most other guides of Rome  includes major and many minor sites within easy reach of the city  such as Ostia Antica  Palestrina  Tivoli  and the many areas of interest along the ancient Roman roads. An essential resource for tourists interested in a deeper understanding of Romes classical remains  it is also the ideal book for students and scholars approaching the ancient history of one of the worlds most fascinating cities.   Covers all the major sites including the Capitoline  the Roman Forum  the Imperial Fora  the Palatine Hill  the Valley of the Colosseum  the Esquiline  the Caelian  the Quirinal  and the Campus Martius.  Discusses important clusters of sites-one on the area surrounding Circus Maximus and the other in the vicinity of the Trastevere  including the Aventine and the Vatican.  Covers the history and development of the city walls and aqueducts.  Follows major highways leading outside of the city to important and fascinating sites in the periphery of Rome.  Features 189 maps  drawings  and diagrams  and an appendix on building materials and techniques.  Includes an updated and expanded bibliography for students and scholars of Ancient Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666290106421,"sku":"ByrdShop_0520282094","price":40.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780520282094.jpg?v=1782427160","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/rome-and-environs-an-archaeological-guide-9780520282094","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}