A companion to Roman architecture

doi:10.5860/choice.51-5411

DOI: 10.5860/choice.51-5411

A companion to Roman architecture

Published 2014 · R. B. Ulrich, Caroline K. Quenemoen

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Roman architecture is arguably the most enduring physical legacy of the classical world. A Companion to Roman Architecture presents a selective overview of the critical issues and approaches that have transformed scholarly understanding of this rich field of study in recent decades. This volume draws on new archaeological discoveries and theoretical approaches in order to provide an updated historical understanding of Roman architecture.

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Key takeawayThis volume explores new archaeological discoveries and theoretical approaches to provide an updated historical understanding of Roman architecture, highlighting its importance in the classical world.

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