Ancient Rome in the Light of Recent Discoveries

by Rodolfo Amedeo Lanciani

The Shelf2Life Archaeological Discoveries Collection is a fascinating set of pre-1923 materials focused on the discovery and analysis of primitive material and human remains. From the laborious task of excavation to the deciphering of intricate hieroglyphics, these volumes follow archaeological efforts to uncover the mysteries of ancient civilizations. Overviews of inhabitant's social and physical characteristics are enhanced with written and photographic documentation of artifacts including jadeite masks and beads, decorative vases and elaborate pottery incense burners. The Archaeological Discoveries Collection offers readers a unique, vivid perspective on the people, history and environment of ancient societies as revealed through the analysis of physical objects they left behind.

454 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1888

About the author

1847-1929

Reviews

[Andreas Schmidt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un testo di archeologia fatto e finito, del resto Lanciani è un archeologo. Direi che questa volta l'apparato iconografico è degno di questo nome, molto migliore (rispetto alla serie a cui appartiene) è il testo qui contenuto - finalmente si parla di storia e non di chiacchiere.