City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction
In City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction David Macaulay expertly describes and illustrates the construction of the imaginary Roman city of Verbonia. It is based on hundreds of real Roman cities built between 300 B.C. and A.D. 150.
A multitude of black-and-white line drawings illustrate the story. They visually chronicle each step of Roman urban planners, as they design and construct a new city on the Roman empire’s frontier.
Descriptive text, illustrations, and charts thoroughly explain every stage, from developing a master plan through construction. Macaulay clearly explains tools and provides cross-sections to good effect.
He includes specific projects such as a house, a road, a bridge and aqueduct. He also includes construction of a forum and central market, public baths, the sewer system, and an amphitheater and theater.
- Use this cleverly-written book to learn about Roman cities in this time period. Study and marvel at the way cities were put together to provide for all the needs of the inhabitants.
