but then, they're not the point of the book. You can find much better pictures of all these structures elsewhere. The included photographs are small, infrequent, monochrome and muddy. The History of Rome in 12 Buildings does have a few significant shortcomings. p.28I mean, he's not wrong about which is which. The most notable buildings are the two ancient temples, the Temple of Hercules (the round one) and the Temple of Portunus (the rectangular one). Later in his description of the Forum, he says
His prose is most often utilitarian, simple and descriptive-sometimes even taking clarity to the point of humor. He's no poet, though, nor a scholar-Barlag has the biography of a marketeer, a businessman. which did in fact help me better understand their importance.
p.25 I was later able to take Barlag's advice, by the way, and look at the stones of the Via Sacra for myself. Rome didn't just arrive at the top of the world order. The story of Rome was written along the Via Sacra. Phillip Barlag's prose occasionally approaches eloquence:
I read it in a single (literal) sitting, in fact, while on a flight to Italy for our long-planned anniversary trip. * Phillip Barlag's prose occasionally approaches eloquence: The story of Phillip Barlag's The History of Rome in 12 Buildings is well worth picking up, both for its unique perspective and for its breezy, contemporary style-whether you're a seasoned traveler or, like me, a first-time visitor to the City of the Seven Hills.īarlag's book-a birthday gift from my wife-is easy to get into. Barlag's book-a birthday gift from my wife-is easy to get into. Phillip Barlag's The History of Rome in 12 Buildings is well worth picking up, both for its unique perspective and for its breezy, contemporary style-whether you're a seasoned traveler or, like me, a first-time visitor to the City of the Seven Hills. Discover the lie on the façade of the Pantheon. Join Augustus as he offers sacrifices to the gods. With its help, you will be able to trace the rise and fall of the ancient world’s greatest superpower: Find the last resting spot of Julius Caesar.
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The History of Rome in 12 Buildings will immerse you in the world of the Romans, one full of drama, intrigue, and scandal. In this gap is the really good stuff-the stories that make the buildings come alive and vividly enhance any trip to Rome. Typical travel guides provide torrents of information but deny their readers depth and perspective. The History of Rome in 12 Buildings: A Travel Companion to the Hidden Secrets of The Eternal City is compelling, concise, and fun, and takes you behind the iconic buildings to reveal the hidden stories of the people that forged the Roman Empire. Hoping to discover Rome off the beaten path? Here’s where to look.Any travel guide to Rome will urge visitors to go the Colosseum, but none answers a simple question: Why is it called the Colosseum? Once you leave the path of the Colosseum – Trevi Fountain – Spanish Steps – Pantheon – Piazza Navona – Vatican Museums (not that there’s anything wrong with those places–we adore each and every one, and there’s a 0% chance we’ll ever visit Rome without stopping by at least a couple of them), it can be fairly simple to find a quiet corner of Rome to have (mostly) to yourself–and this guide will help you do it. Two thousand years is a long time to be an interesting, vibrant city, and a lifetime wouldn’t be long enough to discover all the treasures that Rome has to offer. The bottom line is that while Rome is one of the most touristed cities in the world, it’s also one of the most densely packed with fascinating buildings, museums, neighborhoods, and pieces of history. You’d be surprised, but no–while every last inch of the Eternal City has certainly been “discovered” by some tourist at some time, if you’re looking for hidden gems in Rome, they’re surprisingly easy to find! Rome off the beaten path: an oxymoron, perhaps?
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