| ISBN: | 9780691130385
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| eISBN: | 9781400849376
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| 专著题名: | The Seven Hills of Rome |
| 其他题名: | 罗马的七小山
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| 作者: | Heiken Grant; Funiciello Renato; Rita Donatella de
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| 出版者: | Princeton University Press
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| 出版年: | 2013-10-24
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| 国家: | 美国
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| 语种: | 英语
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| 英文摘要: | From humble beginnings, Rome became perhaps the greatest intercontinental power in the world. Why did this historic city become so much more influential than its neighbor, nearby Latium, which was peopled by more or less the same stock? Over the years, historians, political analysts, and sociologists have discussed this question ad infinitum, without considering one underlying factor that led to the rise of Rome--the geology now hidden by the modern city. This book demonstrates the important link between the history of Rome and its geologic setting in a lively, fact-filled narrative sure to interest geology and history buffs and travelers alike. The authors point out that Rome possessed many geographic advantages over surrounding areas: proximity to a major river with access to the sea, plateaus for protection, nearby sources of building materials, and most significantly, clean drinking water from springs in the Apennines. Even the resiliency of Rome's architecture and the stability of life on its hills are underscored by the city's geologic framework. If carried along with a good city map, this book will expand the understanding of travelers who explore the eternal city's streets. Chapters are arranged geographically, based on each of the seven hills, the Tiber floodplain, ancient creeks that dissected the plateau, and ridges that rise above the right bank. As an added bonus, the last chapter consists of three field trips around the center of Rome, which can be enjoyed on foot or by using public transportation. |
| 资源类型: | 专著
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| 版本: | 1
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| 标识符: | http://119.78.100.158/handle/2HF3EXSE/74216
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| Appears in Collections: | 影响、适应和脆弱性
气候变化与战略
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Heiken Grant,Funiciello Renato,Rita Donatella de. The Seven Hills of Rome[M]. 1:Princeton University Press,2013-10-24.
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