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Rome: A Cultural and Literary History (Cities of the Imagination)
Jonathan Boardman
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Description for Rome: A Cultural and Literary History (Cities of the Imagination)
Paperback. This title is a new, revised edition of Jonathan Boardman's cultural and literary history of Rome. Series: Cities of the Imagination. Num Pages: 256 pages, 30 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1DST; HBTB; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 16. Weight in Grams: 288.
In this new, revised edition of his acclaimed history of the city, Jonathan Boardman uncovers Romes multifaceted experience, where each layer of development rests upon the foundation of a pre-existing tradition. In a place where political and religious ideologies have always expressed themselves through art, he also highlights a vibrant popular culture: from gladiatorial shows to the local Roma-Lazio soccer derby.
In this new, revised edition of his acclaimed history of the city, Jonathan Boardman uncovers Romes multifaceted experience, where each layer of development rests upon the foundation of a pre-existing tradition. In a place where political and religious ideologies have always expressed themselves through art, he also highlights a vibrant popular culture: from gladiatorial shows to the local Roma-Lazio soccer derby.
Product Details
Publisher
Signal Books
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Cities of the Imagination
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781904955085
SKU
V9781904955085
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99-50
About Jonathan Boardman
JONATHAN BOARDMAN is Anglican Chaplain to the city of Rome and previously served as a priest in Liverpool, St Albans and London.
Reviews for Rome: A Cultural and Literary History (Cities of the Imagination)
A book that absorbs, lifts the spirits and makes one pine for Italy. The Good Book Guide