Rodolfo Lanciani, one of the greatest Roman archaeologists of the nineteenth century, traces the physical and cultural transformation of the city of Rome from its pagan imperial peak through the Christian era. Drawing on excavations, inscriptions, and historical records, he illuminates how ancient monuments were repurposed, demolished, or venerated as the city reinvented itself across the centuries.
This free EPUB edition of Pagan and Christian Rome is ideal for readers interested in the archaeology and urban history of Rome. Lanciani’s deep fieldwork and vivid prose make this a rewarding companion to any study of late antiquity.