num_pages: 240
description: One of the most visited places in the world Rome attracts millions of tourists each year to walk its storied streets and see famous sites like the Colosseum St. Peters Basilica and the Trevi Fountain. Yet this ancient citys allure is due as much to its rich unbroken history as to its extraordinary array of landmarks. Countless incarnations and eras merge in the Roman cityscape. With a history spanning nearly three millennia no other place can quite match the resilience and reinventions of the aptly nicknamed Eternal City.In this unique and visually engaging book Jessica Maier considers Rome through the eyes of mapmakers and artists who have managed to capture something of its essence over the centuries. Viewing the city as not one but ten Romes she explores how the varying maps and art reflect each eras key themes. Ranging from modest to magnificent the images comprise singular aesthetic monuments like paintings and grand prints as well as more popular and practical items like mass-produced tourist plans archaeological surveys and digitizations. The most iconic and important images of the city appear alongside relatively obscure unassuming items that have just as much to teach us about Romes past. Through 140 full-color images and thoughtful overviews of each era Maier provides an accessible comprehensive look at Romes many overlapping layers of history in this landmark volume.The first English-language book to tell Romes rich story through its maps The Eternal City beautifully captures the past present and future of one of the most famous and enduring places on the planet.
language: English
title: The Eternal City: A History of Rome in Maps
publisher: University of Chicago Press