"The Urban Image of Augustan Rome examines the idea and experience of the ancient city at a critical moment, when Rome became an Imperial capital. Lacking dignity, unity, and a clear image during the Republic, the urban image of Rome became focused only when the state came under…
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"The Urban Image of Augustan Rome examines the idea and experience of the ancient city at a critical moment, when Rome became an Imperial capital. Lacking dignity, unity, and a clear image during the Republic, the urban image of Rome became focused only when the state came under…
The description for this book, Hadrian and the City of Rome, will be forthcoming.
Approaching the ancient city -- The creation of the ancient megalopolis of Rome -- Rome after Hannibal -- From Sulla to Octavian -- The creation of the imperial city -- The consolidation of the imperial city -- The Antonine city -- Neighborhoods, pathways, and rituals of the imp…
Looks at the physical development of ancient Rome--its buildings, monuments, and urban spaces--while also exploring its social, economic, and cultural histories. Dyson follows Rome as it developed between the third century BC and the fourth century AD, dividing the megalopolis i…
