Ancient Rome and Modern America

Ancient Rome and Modern America explores the vital role the narratives and images of Rome have played in America's understanding of itself and its history.

• Places America's response to Rome in a historical context, from the Revolutionary era to the present
• Looks at portrayals of Rome in different media: writing, architecture, theatre, painting, World's Fairs and Expositions, and film
• Beautifully illustrated with over 40 high quality photographs and figures

Author: Margaret Malamud
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 11/01/2008
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.70w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781405139342

About the Author

THE AUTHOR

MARGARET MALAMUD is associate professor of ancient history and Islamic Studies at New Mexico State University. She is co-editor of Imperial Projections: Ancient Rome in Modern Popular Culture (2001).