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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.
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.
Author | : H.C. Hirst |
Publisher | : Рипол Классик |
Total Pages | : 277 |
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Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 5870786312 |
Author | : James De Mille |
Publisher | : Boston : Lee and Shepard ; New York : Lee, Shepard and Dillingham |
Total Pages | : 366 |
Release | : 1873 |
Genre | : Adventure stories |
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Author | : Henry Grattan Guinness |
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Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 1891 |
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Author | : Henry Grattan Guinness |
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Total Pages | : 332 |
Release | : 1891 |
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Total Pages | : 676 |
Release | : 1919 |
Genre | : Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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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.
Author | : Caroline Hyde Butler Laing |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 394 |
Release | : 1873 |
Genre | : Heroes |
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Author | : Caroline H. Harding |
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Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 1902 |
Genre | : Rome |
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