The Romans face a monumental challenge: creating urban spaces that serve their citizens' daily needs. Through detailed planning and careful construction, they design streets, buildings, and infrastructure that transform empty land into thriving communities. The book follows their systematic approach to city building, from initial surveys to final structures. Black and white drawings reveal each stage of development, showing how Roman engineers and architects solve problems of water supply, waste management, and public gathering spaces. The story captures the ambition and practical skill that drove Roman urban planning, demonstrating how thoughtful design creates cities where people can live, work, and flourish together.
Genres: history, non-fiction, urban, architecture
Vibes: educational, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: educational, informative
Setting: Rome
Period: Ancient
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