| Description |
172 p. : ill., maps ; 19 cm. |
| Note |
"First published in Italian under the title Roma: Il Primo Giorno by Gius. Laterza & Figli S.p.A., Rome, in 2007"--T.p. verso. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
First thoughts -- An epochal event -- The site of Rome before Rome -- The places of Rome -- Remus and Romulus and the kings of Alba Longa -- The Palatine -- The preliminary rite on the Aventine -- The blessing of the Palatine and the founding of Roma quadrata -- The founding of the forum, the capitol, and the citadel -- The forum -- The capitolium and the arx -- The ordering of the regnum, or the constitutio romuli -- The ordering of time -- The ordering of space and men -- Enemies. |
| Subject |
Romulus, King of Rome.
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Archaeology and history -- Italy -- Rome.
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Excavations (Archaeology) -- Italy -- Rome.
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Mythology, Roman.
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Rome -- History -- Kings, 753-510 B.C.
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| Added Title |
Roma. English
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| ISBN |
9780691139227 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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0691139229 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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