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This was first published in hardback in the US and UK
in 1994 by Facts On File. It was issued in paperback in 1998 by Oxford
University Press. An updated and expanded version, 450 pages long with
over 175 illustrations, has just been published in hardback by Facts On File.
This reference book provides
comprehensive access to over 1,000 years of Roman rule, dealing with the
archaeology and ancient history of Rome and its empire from the 8th
century BC to the 5th century AD. Illustrated throughout with our own
line drawings and photographs, it has nine thematically arranged
chapters, an extensive bibliography within each chapter, and an
extensive index. The reviews include: ‘This beautifully produced book is
a marvellous encyclopedia of Roman life.... An unusual and intriguing
reference book’ (The Good Book Guide). |
All rights for this book are handled by Facts On File, Inc., 132 West 31st Street, New York NY 10001, USA. Tel 001 212 967 8800. Fax 001 212 967 9196.
The revised edition of the Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome is published in Russian in hardcover by the Moscow publisher Veche.
The book has been translated into Chinese and has been published in paperback in China by The Commercial Press.
There are very few records of maps dating to the republic, although they certainly existed, many
probably associated with land surveys. In the empire maps and plans were
fairly common. By the time of Augustus, geographical knowledge was
extensive. General maps, land surveyors’ maps and town plans were drawn to scale,
often on bronze, sometimes on wood, parchment or papyrus.
The Latin word for map is forma (map, plan or shape), and a
world map is a descriptio (literally, a ‘drawing’). The term itinerarium
pictum was also used, possibly referring to the Peutinger Table type of
map or to an itinerary accompanied by paintings. A mappa is late Latin
for a map, meaning literally ‘cloth’. Maps are mentioned by various
authors....
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Republic and Empire
Chapter 2 - Military Affairs
Chapter 3 - Geography of the Roman World
Chapter 4 - Towns and Countryside
Chapter 5 - Travel and Trade
Chapter 6 - Written Evidence
Chapter 7 - Religion
Chapter 8 - Economy and Industry
Chapter 9 - Everyday Life
Bibliography
Index
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