The Ancient City

By Peter Connolly

Subjects: Alltag, Sachkultur, Arqueología, Protection, Juvenile literature, Athens (greece), history, City and town life in art, Antiquities, Cultural property, Cities, Rome, social life and customs, Baths, Classical civilization, Rome, history, Libros de láminas, Pictorial works, Civilization, Civilización, Stadscultuur, Water supply, Klassieke oudheid, Bibel, Athens (greece), social life and customs, Classical Civilization, Social life and customs, Civilización clásica, Acervo cultural, History, Housing, Vida urbana en el arte, Water Supply, Protección

Description: Superb, detailed reconstructions of buildings provide the starting-point for a vivid exploration of these two great cities and the lives of the people who inhabited them. Peter Connolly's illustrations and reconstructions have a unique authority, with their blend of superb draughtsmanship, imagination, and meticulous research. The text appeals to a wide spectrum of readers, from young adults to professional historians.