Rome: A Cultural, Visual, and Personal History, (Paperback)

from HadriantheBlind

This is a sweeping, searing history of the Eternal City, giving a grand tour of the city, immersed in history.This history is primarily focused on the art and culture of the city, offering cutting remarks on the political side of things. With such eminent leaders as Berlusconi, who could blame hi...

from jacoombs

An idiosyncratic history, cultural and political, of Rome at its strongest in describing the history of the visual arts in Rome.

from drmaf

When I first saw this book I grabbed it eagerly, expecting a great read, because of my passion for Ancient Rome and Hughes' reputation as an outstanding writer. What I got was a rambling discourse on Roman history, interspersed with references to various works of art. It was chaotic, disorganised...

from freelancer_frank

This is a book about the history and art history of Rome. It is a good introduction, but probably not for those already in the know. There is a lot of ground to cover and the joins, sometimes, creak a little, as Hughes jumps from the Roman era to the papacy to the Grand Tour. He is, however, a hi...

from freelancer_frank

This is a book about the history and art history of Rome. It is a good introduction, but probably not for those already in the know. There is a lot of ground to cover and the joins, sometimes, creak a little, as Hughes jumps from the Roman era to the papacy to the Grand Tour. He is, however, a hi...