Ancient Rome and Modern America (Classical Receptions)
Book Details
Author(s)
Margaret Malamud
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN / ASIN
1405139331
ISBN-13
9781405139335
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#5,283,971
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Description
Ancient Rome and Modern America explores the vital role the narratives and images of Rome have played in America’s understanding of itself and its history.
- Places America’s response to Rome in a historical context, from the Revolutionary era to the present
- Looks at portrayals of Rome in different media: writing, architecture, theatre, painting, World’s Fairs and Expositions, and film
- Beautifully illustrated with over 40 high quality photographs and figures
