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Rome : a living portrait of an ancient city / Stephen L. Dyson

This study examines the physical, social, and economic development of ancient Rome from the third century BC to the fourth century AD. It integrates archaeological and literary evidence to analyse the daily life and urban evolution of the imperial capital.

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