General City of Rome
Embark on an illuminating journey through the heart of ancient Rome with our meticulously curated reading list, offering a comprehensive exploration of this iconic city’s rich history, culture, and legacy.
Delve into the works of renowned historians and archaeologists such as Coulston, Claridge, and Stambaugh, whose insightful research illuminates every facet of Rome’s evolution from a small settlement on the Tiber to the sprawling metropolis that once ruled the known world. From the legendary founding myths and the rise of the Roman Republic to the heights of imperial power and the twilight of the empire, our selection of texts spans the entire spectrum of Rome’s millennia-long existence, offering invaluable insights into its politics, society, religion, art, and architecture. Whether you’re a seasoned scholar, a curious student, or an avid history enthusiast, our curated reading list promises to deepen your understanding of ancient Rome and inspire a lifelong fascination with one of the greatest civilizations in human history.
- Claridge, A., Rome: an Oxford archaeological guide, Oxford, 2010.
- Connolly, P. & Dodge, H., The ancient city: life in Classical Athens and Rome, Oxford, 1998.
- Coulston, J. & Dodge, H., Ancient Rome: the archaeology of the eternal city, Oxford, 2000.
- Dyson, S.L., Rome: a living portrait of an ancient city, Baltimore, 2010.
- Erdkamp, P. (ed.) The Cambridge companion to ancient Rome, Cambridge, 2013.
- Heiken, G., Funiciello, R. & De Rita, D., The seven hills of Rome: a geological tour of the eternal city, Princeton, 2005.
- Hibbert, C., Rome: the biography of a city, London, 1987.
- Robinson, O.F., Ancient Rome: city planning and administration, London, 1992.
- Stambaugh, J.E., The ancient Roman city, Baltimore, 1988.
- Wallace-Hadrill, A., Augustan Rome, Bristol, 1993.
