The Seven Hills of Rome

The Seven Hills of Rome
Author: Grant Heiken
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2013-10-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1400849373

From humble beginnings, Rome became perhaps the greatest intercontinental power in the world. Why did this historic city become so much more influential than its neighbor, nearby Latium, which was peopled by more or less the same stock? Over the years, historians, political analysts, and sociologists have discussed this question ad infinitum, without considering one underlying factor that led to the rise of Rome--the geology now hidden by the modern city. This book demonstrates the important link between the history of Rome and its geologic setting in a lively, fact-filled narrative sure to interest geology and history buffs and travelers alike. The authors point out that Rome possessed many geographic advantages over surrounding areas: proximity to a major river with access to the sea, plateaus for protection, nearby sources of building materials, and most significantly, clean drinking water from springs in the Apennines. Even the resiliency of Rome's architecture and the stability of life on its hills are underscored by the city's geologic framework. If carried along with a good city map, this book will expand the understanding of travelers who explore the eternal city's streets. Chapters are arranged geographically, based on each of the seven hills, the Tiber floodplain, ancient creeks that dissected the plateau, and ridges that rise above the right bank. As an added bonus, the last chapter consists of three field trips around the center of Rome, which can be enjoyed on foot or by using public transportation.

The Hills of Rome

The Hills of Rome
Author: Caroline Vout
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2012-09-13
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1107025974

This book explores the cliché of 'the city of seven hills' and how, since antiquity, it has shaped experience of the city.

The Seven Hills

The Seven Hills
Author: James De Mille
Publisher: Boston : Lee and Shepard ; New York : Lee, Shepard and Dillingham
Total Pages: 366
Release: 1873
Genre: Adventure stories
ISBN:

The World Book

The World Book
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 676
Release: 1919
Genre: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN:

A Testimony of Jesus Christ - Volume 2

A Testimony of Jesus Christ - Volume 2
Author: Anthony Charles Garland
Publisher: SpiritAndTruth.org
Total Pages: 594
Release: 2007
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0978886429

A Commentary on the Book of Revelation - Volume 2 The author presents a detailed study of the Book of Revelation emphasizing prophetic themes from the rest of the Bible which find their fulfillment in Revelation. To understand this controversial book, the author explores the many connections between the visions seen by the Apostle John and previous prophetic revelation given to Old Testament prophets such as Daniel, Ezekiel, and others. It is the author's conviction that an understanding of related passages elsewhere in the Bible is the most important key to unlocking the bewildering variety of interpretations which often accompany the study of the last book of the Bible. The commentary can be used in conjunction with a free companion internet course providing an additional 70 hours of audio instruction linked to almost 1,000 slides.