| Ancient Rome and Modern America Contributor(s): Malamud, Margaret (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405139331 ISBN-13: 9781405139335 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $130.10 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2008 Annotation: "Ancient Rome and Modern America" explores the vital role the narratives and images of Rome have played in America's understanding of itself and its history. Places America's response to Rome in a historical context, from the Revolutionary era to the present Looks at portrayals of Rome in different media: writing, architecture, theatre, painting, World's Fairs and Expositions, and film Beautifully illustrated with over 40 high quality photographs and figures |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - General - History | Ancient - Rome |
| Dewey: 973.11 |
| LCCN: 2008019006 |
| Series: Classical Receptions (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7" W x 9.7" (1.55 lbs) 312 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Italy |
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| Publisher Description: Ancient Rome and Modern America explores the vital role the narratives and images of Rome have played in America's understanding of itself and its history.
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