Roman Imperialism and Civic Patronage

by Brenda Longfellow

In this book, Brenda Longfellow examines one of the features of Roman Imperial cities, the monumental civic fountain. Built in cities throughout the Roman Empire during the first through third centuries AD, these fountains were imposing in size, frequently adorned with grand sculptures, and often placed in highly trafficked areas. Over twenty-five of these urban complexes can be associated with emperors. Dr Longfellow situates each of these examples...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521194938
• ISBN13: 9780521194938
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.2" x 10.1"