Rome. As It Was In The Past And As We See It Today

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A straightforward and immediately comprehensive text provides an exhaustive and scientifically correct account of the history of the site or monument, its development over the centuries, its architectural characteristics, and its significance. Splendid color photographs specially taken for this guide show Rome's most characteristic archaeological sites and monuments as they are today. Precise computer-generated reconstructions on transparent film can be laid on top of the photographs of the monuments to show their original appearance.