Rebuilding
Making art and history come to life! In the Rebuilding the Renaissance series, celebrated art historian, Dr. Rocky Ruggiero, explores the development of art, architecture, culture, and history in Italy from ancient Roman times through the Renaissance. Join him on this journey and discover Italy's fundamental role in the development of western civilization! Volume I traces the foundation, rise and fall of the great Roman Empire. From Romulus and Remus to Julius Caesar, from the Colosseum to Constantine, Dr. Rocky takes you on a journey to the roots of the western world and the era that inspired the Italian Renaissance. All roads do lead to Rome...and they start here! "Few cities in the world are as captivating as Rome-with its bizarre foundation myths, its cast of heroes and villains, its astonishing cruelty, awe-inspiring territorial conquests, breathtaking architecture, and a legacy that continues to shape our world today. Dr. Rocky Ruggiero masterfully brings it all together in a lively narrative filled with illuminating insights and a series of stunning illustrations." -Ross King, author, Brunelleschi's Dome and The Shortest History of Italy