{"product_id":"roman-public-buildings-9780859894753","title":"Roman Public Buildings","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoman Public Buildings was first published in the Exeter Studies in History series in 1989. It examines the development of Roman architecture and the significance of different types of buildings for the political, social and economic history of the period. A glossary of technical terms is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich in examples, packed with information and adequately illustrated, this slim volume should be appreciated by students as well as by teachers. * The Classical World *\u003cbr\u003eHere is a concise and useful book covering all aspects of Roman public buildings ... I found myself enthralled by the articles on buildings for entertainment and aqueducts. Both are fascinating in detail and range and particularly lucidly written. Its clear layout and comprehensive indexing make it a useful handbook for anyone and I was particularly impressed with the glossary which deals well with obscure detail but does not by-pass the apparently obvious. Figures and plates are well selected and clear and all the sites described are illustrated. * JACT Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList of Figures, Plates and Maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbbreviations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction - I.M. BARTON\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. Roman Town Planning - E.J. OWENS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. Civic and Other Buildings - JOHN CARTER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. Religious Buildings - I.M. BARTON\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. Buildings for Entertainment - A.J. BROTHERS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Aqueducts - A. TREVOR HODGE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfterword: the Theatre of Civic Life - T.P. WISEMAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide to Further Reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex of Sites and Buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes on Contributors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Liverpool University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51038923620695,"sku":"9780859894753","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780859894753.jpg?v=1750941955","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/roman-public-buildings-9780859894753","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}