The amusement of ancient Romans

Author: (French) Robert
Translator: Wang Changming, Tian He, Li Bianxiang
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Publishing Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Rome, the political, economic, and cultural center of Italy, has a history longer than that of many European capital cities, making it an ideal destination for sightseeing. It boasts the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, St. Peter's Basilica, the Trevi Fountain, the Baths of Caracalla, the Pantheon, monuments, museums, and the Tiber River. Just take a step, turn your head, and you might find yourself surrounded by a palace, a pile of ruins, a garden, a house, a triumphal arch, a colonnade—each a masterpiece that sparks the imagination. The author condenses the lives of ancient Romans into various aspects to analyze their joys and entertainments, accompanied by precious photographs from the National Museum of Italy and photographs taken for the book, providing valuable references for readers interested in understanding the lives of ancient Romans.