Life in Ancient Rome: People and Places: An Illustrated Reference to the Art, Architecture, Religion, Society and Culture of Roman World with Over 450 ... with Over 450 Pictures, Maps and Artworks Paperback – Illustrated, 21 Feb. 2014

Excellent publication, lots of information and very good pictures

This book has many drawings pictures maps etc of quality. The info is so interesting and of many things we didn't know. Excellent quality

The book seems to be nice...but it's not a 2014 edition....but from 2005.

fab book quite big and heavy but has lots of information

This 250 page, large-format book is an ideal general introduction to Ancient Roome, its twelve chapters covering a wide range of aspects:Building the City of RomeBuilding Styles and TechniquesPublic BuildingsImperial PalacesHousing for Rich and PoorCities of the EmpireLiteratureThe ArtsReligion and MythologySportsScience, Technology and the EconomyPeople of RomeEach section is lavishly illustrated with colour plates (450 in all) and the text is detailed, informative and accessible.A good general introduction and very reasonably priced.