The Seven Ages of Rome: Cultural History

Prizewinning writer and critic`s dazzling biography of the Eternal City. Robert Hughes traces the Eternal Citys history from Romulus and Remus, through the intrigues of the Empire and the Renaissance to the present day. A personal account of his relationship with the city, the book also considers Romes place in global culture and its influence (spiritual and profane) on people around the world.