{"title":"Andrew Leach","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Andrew Leach, a distinguished author renowned for his compelling exploration of history and military subjects. With a meticulous eye for detail and an engaging narrative style, Leach expertly invites readers to journey through the pivotal moments of historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eRome\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating book that delves deep into the heart of the ancient city, uncovering the intricacies of its legendary empire. Whether you are an avid history enthusiast or a curious reader eager to enrich your understanding of the past, Andrew Leach’s writings offer an insightful and enriching experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeach's ability to intertwine factual accuracy with intriguing storytelling makes his books a must-read for anyone interested in history and military themes. Explore this collection to immerse yourself in the vibrant landscapes of the past through the expert lens of Andrew Leach.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rome-by-andrew-leach-9780745669755","title":"Rome","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Leach’s \u003ci\u003eRome\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book in Polity’s exciting new ‘Cities in World History’ series, which aims to provide the general reader and traveller with historically informed companions to the world’s greatest cities. Most city guides are good on practical details but very thin when it comes to recounting the histories of cities and contextualising the buildings and sites for which they are famous. These new books from Polity bridge the gulf between guide and history by offering concise and accessible accounts written by some of the world’s leading historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRome\u003c\/i\u003e has a history unmatched in richness by any city on the globe. It looms large in the world’s cultural imagination, and for millennia it has been a meeting point of great cultures, a place where myth mixes freely with history, leaving neither unscathed. In this compact history, Leach demonstrates what most visitors to the Eternal City will instinctively understand: that the buildings, streets, monuments and gardens of this ancient city give the visitor moments of direct communion with its past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe reveals the long, twisting history of Rome through its ruins, artworks and monuments, its metro stations and modern apartment blocks. Each chapter takes the reader on a physical journey invoking Rome in different moments of its life. Engaging historical narrative is supplemented with maps and photos, making \u003ci\u003eRome\u003c\/i\u003e an indispensable companion for those who want to dig below the city’s surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000730927340,"sku":"9780745669755","price":30.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13054683482453.jpg?v=1763301110"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andrew-leach.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}