Rome Contemporaine (1861)

Rome Contemporaine is a book written by Edmond About in 1861. The book is a detailed and vivid description of Rome, the capital city of Italy, during the 19th century. The author, a French writer and journalist, presents his observations and experiences of the city through a series of essays and sketches. About provides a comprehensive account of the city's history, architecture, culture, and society, as well as its political and religious institutions. The book also contains a wealth of information about the people of Rome, their customs, and their way of life. With its rich imagery and engaging prose, Rome Contemporaine provides an insightful and entertaining glimpse into the Rome of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this iconic city.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.