The Seven Hills of Rome
A Geological Tour of the Eternal City
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Contributions
- Walter Veltroni (Foreword) - Contributor
Publication
2005-07-05 - Princeton University Press
Language
English
Word Count
66,000 words, Guess
Page Count
264 pages
Physical Format
Hardcover
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL7757587M
- ISBN-139780691069951
- ISBN-100691069956
- OCLC Control Number56014609
- OCLC Control Numbersevenhillsofrome00gran
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2004016569
- Goodreads3777954
- LibraryThing3255423
Classifications
- LCCDG804.H445 2005
Description
"This book demonstrates the important link between the history of Rome and its geologic setting in a lively, fact-filled narrative sure to interest geology and history buffs and travelers alike. The authors point out that Rome possessed many geographic advantages over surrounding areas: proximity to a major river with access to the sea, plateaus for protection, nearby sources of building materials, and most significantly, clean drinking water from springs in the Apennines. Even the resiliency of Rome's architecture and the stability of life on its hills are underscored by the city's geologic framework."--Jacket.
First Sentence
THE MONUMENTAL Trevi Fountain in central Rome symbolizes the relationship between the city and its geologic underpinnings.
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