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The Story of Rome in 1000 Pieces

Brief Description
Uncover the legendary roots of Rome as you build this stunning 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle and journey through Virgil's greatest masterpiece, the Aeneid. Build this jigsaw puzzle—without divine intervention—and join Aeneas, Trojan hero and son of Venus, as he escapes the fallen city of Troy. Follow as... Read More
Format: Jigsaw
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Piece together the legendary roots of Rome and build this stunning 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle as you journey through Virgil's masterpiece, The Aeneid.

Uncover the legendary roots of Rome as you build this stunning 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle and journey through Virgil's greatest masterpiece, the Aeneid

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Uncover the legendary roots of Rome as you build this stunning 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle and journey through Virgil's greatest masterpiece, the Aeneid.

Build this jigsaw puzzle—without divine intervention—and join Aeneas, Trojan hero and son of Venus, as he escapes the fallen city of Troy. Follow as he battles mighty storms and ancient monsters, becomes entangled in a tragic love affair, and ultimately reaches Italy, where he is destined to found a great city.

This puzzle comes with a fold-out story guide by Daisy Dunn, who summarises twenty key scenes from the Aeneid, bringing to life a rich cast of heroes, heroines and jealous deities.

Series: Mythology in 1000 Pieces

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500421215

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Jigsaw

Date Published: 19 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 22 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 830g

About the Author

Daisy Dunn is an award-winning author, classicist and cultural critic based in London. She is a leading authority in her field and a regular commentator and columnist, writing for The Spectator and Literary Review. She is also the author of The Missing Thread. Good Wives and Warriors are a collaborative duo, also based in London. They divide their time between designing large-scale installations for fine art settings and undertaking illustration commissions from a range of clients, including the BBC and Urban Outfitters.

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