Rome Contemporaine (1861)

Rome Contemporaine is a book written by French author Edmond About and first published in 1861. The book provides a detailed account of the city of Rome during the mid-19th century, including its architecture, art, culture, and society. About takes readers on a tour of the city, describing its landmarks, monuments, and neighborhoods, as well as its people and their customs. He also offers insights into the political and social climate of the time, including the role of the Catholic Church in Italian politics and the struggle for Italian unification. Throughout the book, About's vivid descriptions and engaging writing style bring the city of Rome to life, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Italy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.