The Roman Remains of Southern France : A Guide Book

ISBN-13: 9780415008372 / Angielski / Twarda / 1993 / 368 str.

James Bromwich;Bromwich James

Opis

This book offers a comprehensive guide book in English devoted to the Roman remains of southern France. The book embraces Provence, the Riviera and Languedoc-Roussillon from the Alps to the Pyrennees. It ranges from sites such as the extensive Roman remains at Vienne in the Rhone valley, the great aqueduct of Pont du Gard, the beautiful ruined temple of Vernegues, to the striking museum collections of Arles and Avignon. It provides an extensive description of the major and many of the less well-known sites. Greek and the local Gallic contributions to Roman civilization are given proper attention. The book is organized in a straightforward, alphabetical reference format; the text not only helps the visitor identify important or distinctive remains, but also provides an evocative and atmospheric picture of many of the places; all sites are set in a historical and cultural context, while regional and local maps make finding sites easy (and most of these have plans); photographs and illustrations should help the visitor identify material; interesting museum exhibits are pointed out.

Recenzje

'... contains not only copious entries of sites large and small but also museum opening times and similar useful information. If you plan to travel in the area, buy this.' - Ancient August

'Having already put it to good use, I can unhesitatingly vouch for The Roman Remains of Southern France. This excellent guidebook is systematically organized ... highly informative at both the practical and the academic level while also serving the needs of a wider audience ... generously (for the price) and adroitly illustrated, and fully comprehensive;' - Greece & Rome

'... covers the imperial provinces ... from the Pyrenees to the Cote d'Azur with a brief history, brisk and efficient descriptions of sites, and an abundance of site plans and diagrams.' - The Times

Spis treści

1. Introduction, 2. Chronology, 3. Lower Rhone, 4. Languedoc- Roussillon, 5. Central Provence, 6. Eastern Provence Glossary Bibliography Index

O autorze

James Bromwich