Ancient History

Romulus to Constantine – 2nd Edition, Revised and Enlarged, very numerous illustrations in colour and b&w from photographs, paintings and drawings, floor-plans and architectural elevations of buildings, maps, glossary, bibliography & index, 320 pp, sewn paperback, spine faded (but uncreased), otherwise very good, Prentice Hall (Upper Saddle River, New Jersey) 1996

25.3 x 19.7 cm, 790g, ISBN 0 13440 702 4

Examines Roman art chronologically, showing how greatly it was influenced by the taste and patronage of the various emperors.  Each chapter focuses on one historical period or dynasty, and explores the history, myth and literature behind the art. 

A later edition is still in print, in paperback, at the eye-watering price of £45.99.