Travels Of Polycletes In Letters From Rome

By Baron De Theis

Book Overview

""Travels of Polycletes in Letters from Rome"" is a book written by Baron De Theis. It is a collection of letters that tell the story of Polycletes, a young Greek man who travels to Rome in the 2nd century AD. The letters are written by Polycletes himself and are addressed to his friend in Greece, describing his experiences in Rome. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of life in ancient Rome, including its political, social, and cultural aspects. Polycletes describes the city's architecture, art, and entertainment, as well as its religious and philosophical beliefs. He also writes about his encounters with various people, including senators, merchants, and gladiators. Through Polycletes' letters, the reader gains a unique insight into the daily life and customs of ancient Rome. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, culture, and travel.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: 1163122343
• ISBN13: 9781163122341
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"