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The Eagle and the Spade: Archaeology in Rome during the Napoleonic Era Ronald T. Ridley
The Eagle and the Spade: Archaeology in Rome during the Napoleonic Era
Ronald T. Ridley
This book is an account of an almost completely neglected archaeological epic, the uncovering and restoration of all the classical monuments of Rome during the French occupation (1809–14). This was the first large-scale archaeological programme in the city.
360 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | March 19, 2009 |
| ISBN13 | 9780521104807 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 360 |
| Dimensions | 170 × 244 × 20 mm · 590 g |
| Language | English |