Ancient Rome infographics /
Ancient Rome: Infographics tells the story of a great empire through graphic design. This book offers readers a new way to conceptualize ancient Rome from the birth of the empire to the Punic Wars, and from the Roman political system to the role of women, slaves and public entertainment. Cleverly de...
| Uniform Title: | Infographie de la Rome antique. |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Other Authors: | , |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Thames & Hudson,
[2021]
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| Summary: | Ancient Rome: Infographics tells the story of a great empire through graphic design. This book offers readers a new way to conceptualize ancient Rome from the birth of the empire to the Punic Wars, and from the Roman political system to the role of women, slaves and public entertainment. Cleverly designed infographics bring alive the complex history and structure of this ancient empire for the general reader while still satisfying demands for the rigorous approach of a historian. Drawing on the best international sources, this volume charts ancient Rome's social, political and cultural histories with breathtaking data visualizations. The result is an extraordinary new approach to Rome's history, and is sure to appeal to those looking for an overview of the period and to history buffs alike. |
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| Item Description: | "Translated from the French Infographie de la Rome antique by Matthew Clark." |
| Physical Description: | 131 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 130-131). |
| ISBN: | 0500252629 9780500252628 |