{"product_id":"the-seven-hills-of-rome-by-grant-heiken-9780691130385","title":"The Seven Hills of Rome","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom humble beginnings, Rome became perhaps the greatest intercontinental power in the world. Why did this historic city become so much more influential than its neighbour, nearby Latium, which was peopled by more or less the same stock? Over the years, historians, political analysts, and sociologists have discussed this question ad infinitum, without considering one underlying factor that led to the rise of Rome—the geology now hidden by the modern city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Seven Hills of Rome\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrates the important link between the history of Rome and its geologic setting in a lively, fact-filled narrative sure to interest geology and history buffs and travellers alike. The authors point out that Rome possessed many geographic advantages over surrounding areas: proximity to a major river with access to the sea, plateaus for protection, nearby sources of building materials, and most significantly, clean drinking water from springs in the Apennines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven the resiliency of Rome's architecture and the stability of life on its hills are underscored by the city's geologic framework. If carried along with a good city map, this book will expand the understanding of travellers who explore the eternal city's streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapters are arranged geographically, based on each of the seven hills, the Tiber floodplain, ancient creeks that dissected the plateau, and ridges that rise above the right bank. As an added bonus, the last chapter consists of three field trips around the centre of Rome, which can be enjoyed on foot or by using public transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850382659820,"sku":"9780691130385","price":75.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1290993482434.jpg?v=1759086354","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-seven-hills-of-rome-by-grant-heiken-9780691130385","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}