Roma Sotterranea or Some Account of the Roman Catacombs Especially of the Cemetry of San Callisto

von Giovanni Rossi

464 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Roma Sotterranea is a book written by Giovanni Rossi, providing a detailed account of the Roman catacombs, with a particular focus on the cemetery of San Callisto. The catacombs are a network of underground tunnels and chambers used by early Christians as burial sites and places of worship during the first few centuries AD. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the catacombs, including their history, architecture, and religious significance. Rossi's work is based on extensive research and firsthand observations, and he provides detailed descriptions of the various tombs, inscriptions, and artwork found within the catacombs. The book also includes illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the catacombs and their contents. Overall, Roma Sotterranea is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of early Christianity and the underground world of the Roman catacombs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Europäische Geschichte Renaissance
• ISBN: 9781417974184
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 11.01.2005
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC