Explore the rich cultural history of Rome, from its ancient origins to its place as one of Europe's great cities. This illustrated volume, written by Clara Erskine Clement Waters, provides a comprehensive guide to the city's religions, monuments, literature, and art, as well as a detailed history of the city itself. Part travelogue, part history, this volume is a must-read for anyone planning a trip to Rome or interested in the history of Western civilization.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.