Ancient Rome by coins
By: Stein A. Evensen ; publishing editor, Inger Schjoldager
Contributors: Schjoldager, Inger, editor
Edition: 1. edition.
Publisher: Orfeus Publishing
Published: 2019
Place of publication: [Oslo]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 231
ISBN-13: 9788293140672
Subjects: Roman Coins; Anecdotes; History
Description: Coins are a special, material link to both recent and ancient past. When you pick up a coin, whether it is fifty, a hundred or a thousand years old, you hold history in your hand. In this book the author, Stein A. Evensen, lets the Roman coins tell stories about ancient Rome. You will be fascinated by the stunning beauty of the coins and to hear the history of architecture, politics as well as marriages, war and glory told through them.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 231) and index.