Pagan and Christian Rome (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161374674)

Pagan and Christian Rome is a historical book written by Rodolfo Lanciani. The book provides a comprehensive account of the transition of Rome from a pagan city to a Christian one. The author explores the archaeological sites, monuments, and artifacts that reflect the religious beliefs and practices of the city's inhabitants. The book is divided into two parts, the first part delves into the pagan history of Rome, including the religious practices, temples, and gods that were worshiped in the city. The second part of the book focuses on the Christianization of Rome, including the rise of Christianity, the construction of churches, and the development of Christian art and architecture. The author also examines the impact of Christianity on the city's culture and society. Pagan and Christian Rome is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Rome and the evolution of religion in the ancient world.1896. A very complete and detailed volume discussing Rome and how it evolved through time. Contents: transformation of Rome from a Pagan into a Christian city; Pagan shrines and temples; Christian churches; imperial tombs; Papal tombs; Pagan cemeteries; Christian cemeteries. Profusely illustrated throughout with 26 full page illustrations and over 90 illustrations in the text.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Rodolfo Lanciani
ISBN-10: 1161374671
ISBN-13: 9781161374674
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 446
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.90lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.00d