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Ancient Rome and Modern America
Contributor(s): Malamud, Margaret (Author)
ISBN: 140513934X     ISBN-13: 9781405139342
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $57.90  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: November 2008
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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 (Paperback)
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.7" W x 9.6" (1.20 lbs) 320 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.
  • 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