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OverviewThe extraordinary story of Rome told through one of the world's once most ubiquitous objects- coins. The extraordinary story of ancient Rome, history's greatest superpower, as told through humankind's most universal object- the coin. When Gareth Harney was first handed a Roman coin by his father as a child, he became entranced by its beauty, its permanence, and its unique power to connect us with the distant past. He soon learned that the Romans saw coins as far more than just money - these were metal canvases on which they immortalised their sacred gods, mighty emperors, towering monuments, and brutal battles of conquest. Revealed in those intricate designs struck in gold, silver, and bronze was the epic history of the Roman world. Moneta traces ancient Rome's unstoppable rise, from a few huts on an Italian hilltop to an all-conquering empire spanning three continents, through the fascinating lives of twelve remarkable coins. In these handcrafted pieces of ancient art we witness Caesar's bloody assassination, follow the legions to the edge of the known world, take a seat in the packed Colosseum, and ultimately, watch as barbarian armies mass at the gates. Hold the glory, and the infamy, of ancient Rome in the palm of your hand. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gareth HarneyPublisher: Vintage Publishing Imprint: The Bodley Head Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.30cm Weight: 0.487kg ISBN: 9781847927514ISBN 10: 1847927513 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 09 May 2024 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsFantastic. Moneta is a brilliant combination of history and expert storytelling – if anyone reads the first five pages, they’ll be up all night with it -- CONN IGGULDEN, bestselling author of the Emperor series A novel and highly-readable approach to Roman history. The author's enthusiasm shines through on every page -- PHILIP MATYSZAK, author of A History of Ancient Rome in 100 Lives Fantastic. Moneta is a brilliant combination of history and expert storytelling – if anyone reads the first five pages, they’ll be up all night with it -- CONN IGGULDEN, bestselling author of the Emperor series Author InformationGareth Harney is a historian and coin collector striving to bring the wonders of the ancient world to a wider audience. For two decades he has explored the ruins of the Roman Empire, from the rugged landscapes of Hadrian's Wall to the desert sands of the Sahara, all the while celebrating every aspect of ancient Rome with his large online following. Tweeting @OptimoPrincipi he combines rigorous historical research with thrilling storytelling to make classical history vital and relatable. Having built his own ancient coin collection since childhood, he now uses his website, blog, and high-definition coin photography to promote the joys of the hobby to a whole new generation. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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