Greek and Roman Art Resources: Atlases

One of the most important projects in the field of classical studies in recent years, this atlas contains stunningly beautiful topographic maps of the entire world of the Greeks and Romans, from the British Isles to the Indian subcontinent and North Africa.

This atlas focuses on the great civilizations of the ancient world, from the third millennium BCE to the 15th century CE. Included are Egypt, Mesopotamia, Asia Minor, the early Aegean, the Greeks, the Romans, the peoples with whom the Roman Empire came into contact, and the Byzantine Empire. The maps are thematic, depicting military and political history, as well as many other aspects of ancient culture. Extensive commentary facing the maps explains the historical background, summarizes the sources of information on which the maps are based, and provides bibliographies of the primary and secondary sources to turn to next for more information.

Twenty years in the making, this monumental two-volume work provides a comprehensive archaeological survey of the city of Rome from its prehistoric origins to the sixth century CE. Illustrated with full-color maps, drawings, photographs, and 3D reconstructions, it examines the city's topography, administrative divisions, and urban infrastructure, with profiles of more than 500 monuments and works of art.

This two-volume encyclopedia provides valuable background on the history of major archaeological sites and works of art from the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, and the explorers and archaeologists who discovered and studied them. Scholars living at the time the encyclopedia was published are not included.

The articles in this book provide historical, geographical, and archaeological information about the most important geographical locations in the ancient Greek, Etruscan, and Roman world, from the first millennium BCE to the later fifth century CE. .

This one-volume encyclopedia is an excellent source of information on archaeological sites that show remains today from the Greco-Roman classical period, from the mid-eighth century BCE to the early sixth century CE. The articles provide detailed summaries of the existing remains and what is known about them, and the bibliographies at the end of the articles recommend the archaeological site reports and other publications to turn to next for more information.

This one-volume encyclopedia contains articles that summarize the history of the buildings and monuments, as well as the geographical and topographical features, of the ancient city of Rome, from the earliest occupation of the area to the 6th century CE . Christian churches and tombs are excluded. The bibliographies at the end of the articles provide valuable citations to significant sources for further information, written by both ancient and modern authors.