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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-10039519492X
ISBN-139780395194928
eBay Product ID (ePID)6038277382
Product Key Features
Book TitleCity : a Story of Roman Planning and Construction
Number of Pages112 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1974
TopicArchitecture, Social Science / Politics & Government, History / Ancient, Technology / General
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
TypeTextbook
AuthorDavid Macaulay
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight28.9 Oz
Item Length12 in
Item Width9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN74-004280
Reviews"City charts the planning and building of an imaginary Roman city, 'Verbonia.' Macaulay focuses on the achievement of efficient and rational city planning. His brilliantly individualistic drawings capture the essential quality of the Roman character, the ability to organize." School Library Journal, Starred, City charts the planning and building of an imaginary Roman city, 'Verbonia.' Macaulay focuses on the achievement of efficient and rational city planning. His brilliantly individualistic drawings capture the essential quality of the Roman character, the ability to organize.
Grade FromFifth Grade
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal711/.4/0937
Edition DescriptionTeacher's edition
SynopsisText and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.