ISBN 978-0-89236-934-8

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Jean Bruce Poole was senior curator and then historic museum director of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument between 1977 and her retirement in 2001

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City Observed

A Profile of Ancient Rome ANTIQ ISBN 978-0-89236-934-8Flavio Conti During the thousand year history of ancient Rome, the Romans developed a vast and sophisticated society that would produce a lasting legacy for Western culture. This book offers a highly readable overview of all facets of ancient Roman society, including chapters devoted to Rome's economic and social system, its art and architectureincluding large scale building projects such as the Forum, the Colosseum, and the Appian Wayand the everyday