Storia Degli Scavi di Roma e Notizie Intorno le Collezioni Romane di Antichita

Description: This book provides a comprehensive view of the practice of excavating and reusing ancient Roman artifacts from the eleventh to the fourteenth centuries. The author meticulously traces the evolution of these practices, situating them within the broader context of medieval urban renewal and the rise of the Roman Catholic Church. Through detailed accounts of specific excavations and the reuse of architectural elements, the book delves into the complex motivations driving these activities. It uncovers the interplay between the desire to preserve ancient heritage and the need for building materials in a rapidly expanding city. Ultimately, the book offers valuable insights into the intricate relationship between the medieval and ancient worlds, shedding light on the ways in which past and present converged during this transformative period. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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