This book is an illustrated handbook to the actually-existing ruins and monuments of ancient Rome and the Campagna. It is divided into topographical sections for the convenience of travelers visiting Rome, and the monuments which exist in each section have been briefly described, and a summary given of their history and archeological value. It starts with some general remarks upon the site, monumental history, and architecture of Rome; and then covers the nature of the soil and configuration of the hills and valleys of the district surrounding the city. It is authored by Robert Burn.