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Rome
ROME this,'eternal city scintillating with a thousand lights,' is described by the author who provides a survey of the cultural development from the early days of imperial power through a long career as the principal religious seat of Europe, and its growth as one of the greatest artistic centers of the world--a repository of works by such men of genius as Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini, Caravaggio, and countless others.
Each volume of the World Cultural Guides **A history of the area, from its beginnings to the present day, by an authority on the subject, illustrated with specially taken color and black & white photos. **Three comprehensive appendices listing and describing museums and galleries (with addresses and opening times); historic buildings; churches, monuments and landmarks; artists and architects who have contributed to the splendors of the city. And, **A four-color map for quick orientation and immediate location of the most important sites.
Each volume of the World Cultural Guides **A history of the area, from its beginnings to the present day, by an authority on the subject, illustrated with specially taken color and black & white photos. **Three comprehensive appendices listing and describing museums and galleries (with addresses and opening times); historic buildings; churches, monuments and landmarks; artists and architects who have contributed to the splendors of the city. And, **A four-color map for quick orientation and immediate location of the most important sites.
288 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1971
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