The Roman Villa; an Historical Introduction
London: Book Club Associates, 1976. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.
No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. 10 inches tall; 230 pages with general index, index of individual villas, notes and bibliography; Illustrated with maps, drawings and photography.
Offering a detailed exploration of the architecture, function, and social significance of Roman villas from the Republican through the Imperial periods; Percival draws on archaeological evidence, historical texts, and contemporary scholarship to present a comprehensive survey that situates the villa within Roman society, economy, and domestic life.
The work examines both rural and suburban examples, highlighting regional variations, construction techniques, and the evolution of villa layouts over time. Percival also considers the roles villas played in agriculture, leisure, and display, demonstrating their importance as both practical estates and symbols of social status.
Subjects: Roman villas, Roman domestic architecture, Ancient Roman society, Archaeology of the Roman Empire, Roman social and economic history, Archaeology, Architectural History, Classical Studies.
Item #21054
Price: $24.00
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