Domus Aurea, Nero's Urban Planning Genius

By Christian Soleil

Under the turbulent reign of Nero, Rome became the stage for unprecedented audacity. Domus Aurea, the invites readers into this monumental creation, revealing how the emperor transformed ruins into a masterpiece of architecture and urban design. Christian Soleil guides us through gilded galleries, hanging gardens, and technical innovations that made the Domus Aurea a city within a city-a fascinating mirror of a controversial ruler's power and imagination.

Through meticulous research combining archaeology, ancient sources, and modern interpretations, this book illuminates Nero's enduring mark on Imperial Rome and the history of urban planning, reminding us that audacity and grandeur can walk hand in hand.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GFH4495X
• ISBN13: 9798233467059
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Cosmo Edition
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"