The legacy of Rome / essays by C. Foligno, Ernest Barker, H. Stuart Jones, G. H. Stevenson, F. de Zulueta, H. Last, Cyril Bailey, Charles Singer, J. W. Mackail, Henry Bradley, G. McN. Rushforth, G. Giovannoni, W. E. Heitland ; edited by Cyril Bailey ; with an introduction by H. H. Asquith
1923, First edition. Oxford : at the Clarendon Press. Previous owner's signature. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #339426
Physical description: xii, 512 pages, plates: illustrations, maps, plans; 20 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographies. Contents:
The transmission of the legacy / by Cesare Foligno -- The conception of empire / by Ernest Barker -- Administration / by H. Stuart Jones -- Communications and commerce / by G. H. Stevenson -- The science of law / by F. de Zulueta -- Family and social life / by Hugh Last -- Religion and philosophy / by Cyril Bailey -- Science / by Charles Singer -- Literature / by J. W. Mackail -- Language / by Henry Bradley -- Architecture and art / by G. McN. Rushforth -- Building and engineering / by Gustavo Giovannoni -- Agriculture / by W. E. Heitland. Subjects: Civilization. Rome (Italy) Civilization. Europe Civilization Roman influences. Genre: Bibliography. Illustrated.
Price: €30.00