The city for the Greeks and Romans was of paramount importance for their political, religious, and social life, and this book provides study of both the differing concepts and developments of the city in the Greek and Roman world. For example, the Greek concept of the polis as essentially a community, whose physical attributes - well-built houses, walls, docks - were of secondary importance, gradually shifted. As cities grew, especially under the Hellenistic kings and their Roman successors, fine public buildings, sumptuous houses, and impressive civic amenities became the hallmark of urban...
The city for the Greeks and Romans was of paramount importance for their political, religious, and social life, and this book provides study of both t...
Drawing on archaeology, literary and epigraphic evidence, professional and technical literature, and descriptions of cities by travellers and geographers, the author traces the developments of town planning, revealing the importance of the city to political, religious, and social life in the Greek and Roman world.
Drawing on archaeology, literary and epigraphic evidence, professional and technical literature, and descriptions of cities by travellers and geograph...