Temples, Tombs, And Monuments Of Ancient Greece And Rome (1871)

By William Davenport Adams and William Henry Davenport Adams

Book Overview

""Temples, Tombs, and Monuments of Ancient Greece and Rome"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by William Henry Davenport Adams in 1871. The book explores the architectural wonders of these ancient civilizations, including temples, tombs, and monuments. It provides a detailed account of the historical and cultural significance of these structures, along with their construction and design. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the temples and monuments of Greece, and the second part concentrating on those of Rome. The author describes the famous structures such as the Parthenon, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Colosseum, and the Pantheon, among others. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of these ancient wonders, making it an excellent resource for those interested in the history of architecture and ancient civilizations. Overall, ""Temples, Tombs, and Monuments of Ancient Greece and Rome"" is a must-read for anyone who wants to explore and understand the rich cultural heritage of these two civilizations.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: 1164915002
• ISBN13: 9781164915003
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"