{"product_id":"quick-guide-to-the-roman-forum-including-the-colosseum","title":"Quick Guide to the Roman Forum: Including the Colosseum","description":"Visiting the Roman Forum is one of the highlights of any trip to Rome.\nThis was the true heart of the Roman Empire — the place where power was exercised, news was announced, and history was made.\nHere, the Senate took decisions that affected people as far away as Britain and Syria. Roman citizens gathered to hear the latest news from across the Empire, and victorious generals celebrated their triumphs along the Via Sacra.\nToday, however, the Roman Forum can be confusing. What you mostly see are ruins and piles of stone — and without explanation, it’s easy to miss why this place mattered so much.\nThis Quick Guide to the Roman Forum is designed to change that.\nIn this guide, you will discover:\nWhat the Roman Forum was and why it mattered so deeply to Roman life\nThe stories behind the temples, basilicas, arches, and public buildings\nHow to recognize the most important monuments while walking through the Forum\nHow the Forum functioned politically, religiously, and socially\nHow to make the ruins come alive through history and storytelling\nWhy this guide is different\nI am a professional tour guide and art historian who worked in Rome for many years. The Roman Forum has always been one of my favorite places to guide visitors, because every stone has a story.\nThis book is:\nShort and focused\nEasy to use on site\nWritten to help you understand what you are seeing, without overwhelming detail\n\nWhether you are visiting the Forum for the first time or want to deepen your understanding, this guide will help you experience it as it should be experienced:\nas a journey into the history of the Roman Empire.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1517710332\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: PKV.1517710332.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Den Arend, Paul\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteed—but the story's all there!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Aspen Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52400131571999,"sku":"PKV.1517710332.G","price":3.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/0470\/3007\/files\/1517710332-0.jpg?v=1776963519","url":"https:\/\/www.aspenbookco.com\/products\/quick-guide-to-the-roman-forum-including-the-colosseum","provider":"Aspen Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}