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Ancient Rome by Nicolas Guillerat

Ancient Rome

Infographics

Nicolas Guillerat, John Scheid

WW Norton · Print & ebook · October 12, 2021

A revealing history of ancient Rome, told through visually stunning, state-of-the-art infographics.

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See ancient Rome’s complex history and structures through carefully designed infographics.
Genres
Ancient Rome, Graphic Design, Ancient & Classical Art History
Published
WW Norton, October 12, 2021

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A revealing history of ancient Rome, told through visually stunning, state-of-the-art infographics. Ancient Rome: Infographics tells the story of a great empire through graphic design. This book offers readers a new way to conceptualize ancient Rome from the birth of the empire to the Punic Wars, and from the Roman political system to the role of women, slaves, and public entertainment.

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Cleverly designed infographics bring alive the complex history and structure of this ancient empire for the general reader while still satisfying demands for the rigorous approach of a historian. Drawing on the best international sources, this volume charts ancient Rome’s social, political, and cultural histories with breathtaking data visualizations. The result is an extraordinary new approach to Rome’s history, and is sure to appeal to those looking for an overview of the period and to history buffs alike.

Rome, Made Visible

See ancient Rome’s complex history and structures through carefully designed infographics.

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  • Roman politics, society, and culture made legible through infographics
  • A visual route into the empire’s long history

Expect

  • Graphic design that clarifies historical relationships
  • An overview spanning politics, society, and public entertainment

Where it sits

Ancient Rome100%
Graphic Design43%
Ancient & Classical Art History25%

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Publisher categories

  • Graphic Design
  • Ancient Rome
  • Ancient Warfare
Authors
Nicolas Guillerat, John Scheid
Publisher
WW Norton
Published
October 12, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Graphic Design