Ancient Rome in the Light of Recent Discoveries

Originally published in 1891, this early works on Ancient Rome is extensively illustrated throughout. Contents include; The Renaissance of Archaeological Studies, The Foundation and Prehistoric Life of Rome, The Sanitary Condition of Ancient Rome, Public Places of Resort, The Palace of the Caesars, The House of the Vestals, The Public Libraries of Ancient and Medieval Rome, The Police and Fire Department of Ancient Rome, The Tiber and the Claudian Harbour, and, The Disappearance of Works of Art, and Their Discovery in Recent Years..... Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.