--- product_id: 43868220 title: "The Atlas of Ancient Rome: Biography and Portraits of the City - Two-volume slipcased set" price: "VT74829" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/43868220-the-atlas-of-ancient-rome-biography-and-portraits-of-city store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Atlas of Ancient Rome: Biography and Portraits of the City - Two-volume slipcased set **Price:** VT74829 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Atlas of Ancient Rome: Biography and Portraits of the City - Two-volume slipcased set - **How much does it cost?** VT74829 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/43868220-the-atlas-of-ancient-rome-biography-and-portraits-of-city) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Atlas of Ancient Rome: Biography and Portraits of the City - Two-volume slipcased set [Carandini, Andrea] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Atlas of Ancient Rome: Biography and Portraits of the City - Two-volume slipcased set Review: A great work. a reference work. Incredible set of books. - There is a lot of info here. The first volume is a standard book with lots of pictures. The second covers many buildings and places. A lot is one a page. So You can use a magnifying glass , that is not needed though but helpful. This is a huge amount of effort in this. it looks like 10 years was spent on it. This is for those who want a reference work or just want a to learn about ancient rome and its buildings. Review: Superb. Greater in scope than a world atlas. - This superb atlas of ancient Rome sets a new standard by which all others should be measured by. Comprising two separate volumes, this ambitious historical atlas is greater in scope than the best world atlas by comparison. Volume 1 Texts & Images begins with a thoughtful preface and a careful introduction to the atlas and its genesis. The reader is then guided though interpreting the atlas and the methodologies used. Rome is presented in its classical 14 regions beginning in the section titled The City and Its Parts. Each region and its monuments are methodically profiled over several historic eras starting from the pre- and proto-urban eras through the early and late kingdom, the Republic, the Age of Augustus, early to late Empire, and finally though the high medieval period ending in 553 AD. Supplementing the detailed profiles throughout the volume are lavish reconstruction illustrations, rare historical drawings, and antique and modern photographs. Together these visual artifacts are a feast for the eyes and they beautifully punctuate the atlas. This reviewer particularly enjoyed the Templum Pacis reconstruction illustration showing the Severan Forma Urbis as it once appeared, and several beautiful reconstruction illustrations that feature historic districts, buildings, or monuments at a point in time. However, the three excellent Campus Martius aerial reconstruction illustrations showing its changing use over time for 81 AD, the 5th century, and the 10th century should have been grouped together for easier comparisons rather than separately appearing in two different sections. Volume 2 Tables & Indexes features detailed architectural plans and design elements for the hundreds of structures and monuments profiled in Volume I. Each one is supplemented with photographs and illustrations to provide a comprehensive presentation for each subject. Detailed maps of ancient Rome, with the extant remains of the ancient structures highlighted, give perspective to the historic scope of the atlas. The atlas set arrived carefully packed in a custom box complete with the atlas title printed on the box exterior. The two volumes rest in a slip box that looks distinguished on any book shelf. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #392,414 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #95 in Historical Atlases & Maps (Books) #232 in Historical Study Reference (Books) #519 in Ancient Roman History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (125) | | Dimensions | 9.9 x 4.7 x 13.4 inches | | Edition | Revised | | ISBN-10 | 0691163472 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0691163475 | | Item Weight | 10.13 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 1280 pages | | Publication date | July 11, 2017 | | Publisher | Princeton University Press | ## Images ![The Atlas of Ancient Rome: Biography and Portraits of the City - Two-volume slipcased set - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wDYHPuSBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great work. a reference work. Incredible set of books. *by M***Y on March 27, 2025* There is a lot of info here. The first volume is a standard book with lots of pictures. The second covers many buildings and places. A lot is one a page. So You can use a magnifying glass , that is not needed though but helpful. This is a huge amount of effort in this. it looks like 10 years was spent on it. This is for those who want a reference work or just want a to learn about ancient rome and its buildings. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb. Greater in scope than a world atlas. *by J***S on November 29, 2017* This superb atlas of ancient Rome sets a new standard by which all others should be measured by. Comprising two separate volumes, this ambitious historical atlas is greater in scope than the best world atlas by comparison. Volume 1 Texts & Images begins with a thoughtful preface and a careful introduction to the atlas and its genesis. The reader is then guided though interpreting the atlas and the methodologies used. Rome is presented in its classical 14 regions beginning in the section titled The City and Its Parts. Each region and its monuments are methodically profiled over several historic eras starting from the pre- and proto-urban eras through the early and late kingdom, the Republic, the Age of Augustus, early to late Empire, and finally though the high medieval period ending in 553 AD. Supplementing the detailed profiles throughout the volume are lavish reconstruction illustrations, rare historical drawings, and antique and modern photographs. Together these visual artifacts are a feast for the eyes and they beautifully punctuate the atlas. This reviewer particularly enjoyed the Templum Pacis reconstruction illustration showing the Severan Forma Urbis as it once appeared, and several beautiful reconstruction illustrations that feature historic districts, buildings, or monuments at a point in time. However, the three excellent Campus Martius aerial reconstruction illustrations showing its changing use over time for 81 AD, the 5th century, and the 10th century should have been grouped together for easier comparisons rather than separately appearing in two different sections. Volume 2 Tables & Indexes features detailed architectural plans and design elements for the hundreds of structures and monuments profiled in Volume I. Each one is supplemented with photographs and illustrations to provide a comprehensive presentation for each subject. Detailed maps of ancient Rome, with the extant remains of the ancient structures highlighted, give perspective to the historic scope of the atlas. The atlas set arrived carefully packed in a custom box complete with the atlas title printed on the box exterior. The two volumes rest in a slip box that looks distinguished on any book shelf. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A MAGNIFICENT ATLAS: EMBRACE ITS SCHOLARLY WEIGHTINESS *by C***S on June 21, 2017* While the price of this two volume work (north of $150) may be beyond the grasp of most individuals and even many libraries it is - for the time being - the ultimate atlas/topographical/pictorial "dictionary/encyclopedia" of Ancient Rome. It dwarfs in size and content the previous efforts of L. Richardson (A New Topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome) and E. Nash (Pictorial Dictionary of Ancient Rome - 2 vols.) though those two superb publications should not be discounted, especially when it comes to the quality of the latter's black&white steel photographic plates. However, Richardson's book is now 25 years old and Nash's work is 56 years old. This latest oeuvre under the editorship of A. Carandini with multiple authorship is the product of a Herculean scholarly effort. In addition to a sufficiently detailed introductory discussion of Roman art and architecture as well as the various periods and reigns pertaining to Roman history, new line drawings, up to date reconstructions in both black & white and color, and information regarding the multitude of monuments that once astounded the world in what was its magnetic capital makes this the most comprehensive book by far on the subject. An enormous Bibliography (some 50 pages long) in addition to a vast Index complements the text. Newer photographs of well known objects (e.g., the colossal bust of Constantine) may even bring a look of surprise to the viewer. C appears more human and far less ethereal. Even if one cannot afford to purchase this atlas, find out which library has it and don't hesitate to use it. And while it is written more for the specialist/scholar, anyone interested in the architectural and artistic layout and construct of the grandeur that was Ancient Rome should peruse and savour this book. A final note: This 2-volume work is an English translation of the original 2012 Italian edition with a brand new Preface for the English edition. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Atlas of Ancient Rome: Biography and Portraits of the City - Two-volume slipcased set - The Eternal City: A History of Rome in Maps --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/43868220-the-atlas-of-ancient-rome-biography-and-portraits-of-city](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/43868220-the-atlas-of-ancient-rome-biography-and-portraits-of-city) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*