The Roman Colosseum

Adam Woog, 1953-

Book - 2014

Examines the history, design and construction, use for spectacles, and present day condition of the Colosseum in Rome.

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Published
San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press 2014.
Language
English
Main Author
Adam Woog, 1953- (-)
Physical Description
96 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781601525406
  • Important Events in the History of the Roman Colosseum
  • Introduction: In the Days of the Gladiators
  • Chapter 1. The Roman Empire
  • Chapter 2. Design and Construction
  • Chapter 3. The Spectacles
  • Chapter 4. The Colosseum in Decline
  • Chapter 5. The Colosseum Today
  • Source Notes
  • Facts About the Roman Colosseum
  • For Further Research
  • Index
  • Picture Credits
  • About the Author
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 6-8-Each of these slender volumes introduces a recognizable structure, explaining its social and historical context and why it is remarkable for its architecture and its impact on its society. The texts follow a logical progression from plans to build, through the building process, to ample description of how each one was used in its time, and then to the destruction and current plans for restoration. Photographs, images, and drawings, some of which serve to explain the occasionally difficult vocabulary, appear throughout. Medieval Castle traces the development of castles from wooden buildings to massive stone constructions that served as fortresses, social centers, and living quarters for noblemen. The Parthenon is described as "the most perfect structure ever erected," and the genius of its design, which has been copied for centuries, is being closely studied as restoration continues. The Colosseum was once the site of extravagant performances and some of the bloodiest exhibitions ever staged. Although these volumes are fact-filled and would provide ample information for reports, they read like stories, with historical and anecdotal passages that add interest to the technical and historical data. Despite their challenging content, these titles will interest readers of history and fans of art and architecture.-MaryAnn Karre, West Middle School, Binghamton, NY (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Horn Book Review

In these volumes, ancient architectural wonders are detailed, from the background behind their construction to how they were used to their subsequent decline and eventual conservation and restoration. Illustrations, modern photographs, maps, diagrams, sidebars, and definitions supplement the rich, detailed, but still easy-to-read text. Numerous quotations from primary and secondary sources add academic weight. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. [Review covers these History's Great Structures titles: The Medieval Castle, The Parthenon of Ancient Greece, and The Roman Colosseum.] (c) Copyright 2014. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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