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The Story of Rome in 1000 Pieces
Series: Mythology in 1000 Pieces
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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...
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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.
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The Story of Rome in 1000 Pieces
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,...1000 PieceJigsaw$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780500421215
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Piece Count: 1000 Pieces
Puzzle theme: City
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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