The Appian Way
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The Appian Way
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Author : Giuseppina Pisani Sartorio
language : en
Publisher: Getty Publications
Release Date : 2004
The Appian Way written by Giuseppina Pisani Sartorio and has been published by Getty Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Appian Way (Italy) categories.
The Appian Way was the first great artery from Rome to southern Italy and the model for all roads originating in the ancient capital. Conceived by Appius Claudius in 312 B.C., the thoroughfare provided easy access to Capua, the most important junction in southern Italy, and facilitated Roman expansion into the southern peninsula. Paved in black basalt, the road was flanked by level pedestrian footpaths and bordered by tombs, villas, and pleasant rest and refreshment areas along its 365 miles, which could be walked in thirteen to fourteen days. The Ancient Appian Way provides an engaging account of the Appian Way's origins and historical context. The structure of this lavishly illustrated book mirrors the traveler's route south from Rome, making it an ideal guide to the legendary road for all those with an interest in exploring ancient Rome.
The Appian Way
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Author : Robert A. Kaster
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2012-04-23
The Appian Way written by Robert A. Kaster and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-23 with History categories.
Describes travel down the Appian Way while analyzing the meaning of the road in modern and ancient context.
The Appian Way
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Author : Robert A. Kaster
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2014-04-22
The Appian Way written by Robert A. Kaster and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-22 with History categories.
Describes travel down the Appian Way while analyzing the meaning of the road in modern and ancient context.
The Appian Way A Journey
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Author : Dora Jane Hamblin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974
The Appian Way A Journey written by Dora Jane Hamblin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Appian Way categories.
A Murder On The Appian Way
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Author : Steven Saylor
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2012-03-01
A Murder On The Appian Way written by Steven Saylor and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-01 with Fiction categories.
52 BC, and Rome is in turmoil. Rival gangs prowl the streets as Publius Clodius, a high-born populist politician, and his arch-enemy Titus Milo fight to control the consular elections. But when Clodius is murdered on the famed Appian Way and Milo is accused of the crime, the city explodes with riots and arson. As accusations and rumours fly, Gordianus is charged by Pompey the Great with discovering what really happened on the Appian Way that dark January night. Was it murder? And if so, should the perpetrator be condemned as a villain - or hailed as the saviour of the Roman Republic? For on the truth of that hangs the fate of Titus Milo . . . Praise for Steven Saylor: 'Saylor evokes the ancient world more convincingly than any other writer of his generation.'Sunday Times 'Saylor's scholarship is breathtaking and his writing enthrals.'Ruth Rendell 'With the scalpel-like deftness of a Hollywood director, Saylor puts his finger on the very essence of Roman history.'Times Literary Supplement 'A full-blooded and action-packed work of fiction, cleverly built around a solid historical framework . . . it is an enthralling page-turner.'Daily Express
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Author : Ivana Della Portella
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
The Appian Way written by Ivana Della Portella and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Architecture categories.
All Roads Lead To Rome
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Author : Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2014-03-25
All Roads Lead To Rome written by Charles River Editors and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-25 with History categories.
*Includes pictures. *Includes ancient accounts of the Appian Way's history and construction. *Explains the Appian Way's role during the Second Punic War and Spartacus' rebellion. *Includes a bibliography for further reading. “Appia teritur regina longarum viarum” ("The Appian Way is the queen of the long roads") - Statius The modern world has the ancient Romans to thank for the origins of many modern technologies, conveniences, and ideas such as running water, baths, and republican style government, but roads are another influence the Romans have had on the modern world that are often taken for granted. Although Roman roads may not have attained the glamorous status of other inventions, their influence is just as profound; roads provide essential communication and transport lines for any country – they are the veins and arteries that move the life-blood of trade and peoples that make a country thrive. Indeed, throughout the hundreds of years when Rome was ascendant in the ancient world, the roads they built held together first their republic and then their empire into a cohesive unit. Many of these roads were important, but one road stands above all others: the Appian Way (or Via Appia as it was called in the Latin spoken by the Romans). Since the Appian Way was first built in 312 BC, it has inspired poets, slaves, and conquerors, and Mark Antony, Spartacus, Hannibal, and Horace are just a few of the notable historical personalities who traveled on the Appian Way. For some, marching along the Appian Way became an integral part of their lives, while others lost their lives along the road (Hamblin and Grunsfeld 1974, 4-5). Fittingly, the road's construction was part of a long process in road building that was also indicative of Roman expansion across the Mediterranean, and at the peak of Roman power, the Appian Way extended over 300 miles. Due to its importance in world history and its primacy among other ancient Roman roads, a Roman named Publius Painius Statius assigned the moniker “lungarum regina viarum” (“Queen of long-distance roads”) to the Appian Way in the 1st century AD, over 300 years after it was first built (Hamblin and Grunsfeld 1974, 3). The moniker stuck, and it has been called the Queen of Roads ever since. But while the Appian Way will always be associated with Ancient Rome, it was not only important to the ancient Romans but also in later periods of world history. It was deemed crucial enough that the Vatican ordered a parallel road network constructed alongside it during the Middle Ages, and it played an important role as recently as World War II. At the same time, the Appian Way has been so well-preserved that people can still walk along it today, even as they see Roman ruins on the sides of the road that remind tourists and viewers of both Rome's proud history and its eventual collapse. All Roads Lead to Rome: The History of the Appian Way chronicles the construction and history of Rome's most important road. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Appian Way like never before, in no time at all.
On The Appian Way
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Author : Alistair Elliot
language : en
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Release Date : 1984
On The Appian Way written by Alistair Elliot and has been published by Harvill Secker this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Poetry categories.
On The Appian Way
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Author : Umberto Leoni
language : en
Publisher: Nabu Press
Release Date : 2014-01-08
On The Appian Way written by Umberto Leoni and has been published by Nabu Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-08 with categories.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ On The Appian Way: A Walk From Rome To Albano Umberto Leoni, Giovanni Staderini R. Bemporad, 1907 Appian Way (Italy)
The Appian Way The People The Places And The History Of The Road That Led To Europe
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Author : David Hewson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-08-04
The Appian Way The People The Places And The History Of The Road That Led To Europe written by David Hewson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-04 with History categories.
They say all roads lead to Rome - but some are more important than others.Along 350 miles from Rome to Brindisi, the Appian Way rose from its humble beginnings as a military track to become the engine that transformed Ancient Rome into the greatest empire Europe had ever seen.Two thousand years later, with the continent in the process of another seismic shift, bestselling author David Hewson travels its route in the footsteps of the ordinary and extraordinary people who trod its path. From the gladiator rebel Spartacus to the marauding general Hannibal, via emperors, martyrs and politicians, he uncovers the stories of war, intrigue and ambition buried beneath its cobblestones.Whether you love history, travel, Italy or all three, The Appian Way is a vivid, personal and fascinating exploration of an ancient journey that has never been more relevant. Complete with an exclusive online photo album of the main locations and an interactive Google Earth map. 'A seamless mix of present and past. The Appian Way brings Roman history vividly alive.'Dakota L. Hamilton, Humboldt Kent University