Engineering the Colosseum

LaPierre, Yvette, 1963- author.

Book 2018

The Colosseum, the greatest arena of the ancient Roman world, still stands in Rome, Italy, nearly 2,000 years after its construction. Engineering the Colosseumstudies how ancient designers put the structure together, what kinds of events were held there, and how modern conservationists are protecting and restoring the building today. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features inclu...

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Building by design

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ISBN:

9781532111648
1532111649

Description:

48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Colosseum

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index

Control Number:

2491658

Other Authors:

Lancaster, Lynne C., 1964- consultant

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