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The Architecture of the Roman World

Coming soon in December 2026

Authors

, University of California, Santa Barbara, , University of California, Los Angeles

Description

Throughout the greater Mediterranean world, the remains of Roman monuments can be found in cities and rural areas, displaying the range of architectural imagination and engineering prowess of the Roman Empire. This volume offers a comprehensive overview of architecture throughout the Roman realm. Providing historical context as it relates to key monuments, Fikret Yegül and Diane Favro explore Roman building construction and technology and emphasize how much the Roman architectural tradition owes to the achievements and traditions of indigenous peoples…

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Key features

  • Provides full coverage of Roman geographical and temporal expanse, which helps students understand the geographical breadth of Roman architecture as well as the differences between urban and rural settings
  • Integrates Roman building construction and technology throughout the texts, showing readers how available technologies and materials shape design
  • Explores rural environments and buildings for all classes and genders, giving readers a more full-bodied understanding of the Roman world

About the book

  • Subjects Architecture,Art,Classical Art and Architecture,Classical Studies
  • Format: Paperback
    • Expected publication date: 31 December 2026
    • ISBN: 9781009611329
    • Dimensions (mm): 280 x 216 mm
    • Page extent: 436 pages
    • Availability: Not yet published - available from
  • Format: Hardback
    • Expected publication date: 31 December 2026
    • ISBN: 9781009611350
    • Dimensions (mm): 280 x 216 mm
    • Page extent: 436 pages
    • Availability: Not yet published - available from
  • Format: Digital
    • Expected publication date: 09 December 2026
    • ISBN: 9781009611343