The grandeur that was Rome : a survey of Roman culture and civilisation / by J.C. Stobart, M.A
1925, Reprint. London : Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth, elevated motif to the front board. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Frontispiece accompanied by a guard sheet. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #330598
Physical description: 2 preliminary leaves, vii-xxviii, 351, [1] pages frontispiece, illustrations, 95 (i.e. 96) plates (some color; including portraits) 2 maps (1 folded) 26 cm. Notes:
Maps on lining-papers. "This book is a continuation of "The glory that was Greece'."--Preface. "First edition ... 1912; second edition, revised ... 1920."
Illus. incl. plates (some col.), maps (1 folding, 1 on end-paper) and table.
Maps on lining-papers.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-328). Contents: Incomplete contents Introduction. -- The beginnings of Rome. -- Conquest. -- The last century of the republic. -- Augustus. -- Augustan Rome. -- The growth of the empire. -- Epilogue ... Index.
Subjects: Civilization. Rome Civilization. Rome History.
Rome (Empire). Genre:
Bibliography. History.
Illustrated.
Price: €50.00