Handbook Of Ancient Roman Marbles Or, A History And Description Of All Ancient Columns And Surface Marbles Still Existing In Rome: With A List Of The

By Henry William Pullen

Book Overview

The Handbook of Ancient Roman Marbles is a comprehensive guide to the history and description of all the ancient columns and surface marbles that still exist in Rome. Written by Henry William Pullen, this book provides detailed information on each marble, including its location and the building in which it can be found. The book is divided into chapters that cover each type of marble, such as the porphyry, the breccia, and the granites. Each chapter provides a detailed description of the marble's characteristics, history, and uses in ancient Rome. The book also includes a list of the buildings in which the marbles can be found, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman architecture and history. Overall, the Handbook of Ancient Roman Marbles is an essential reference for scholars, historians, and enthusiasts of ancient Rome.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432501046
• ISBN13: 9781432501044
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"