A Description Of The Trajan Column (1874) - Hardcover

by John Hungerford Pollen (Author)

""A Description of the Trajan Column"" is a book written by John Hungerford Pollen in 1874. The book is a detailed account of the Trajan Column, a Roman triumphal column located in Rome, Italy. The column was built to commemorate Emperor Trajan's victory in the Dacian Wars, and it stands at 98 feet tall. Pollen's book provides a comprehensive study of the column, including its history, design, and symbolism. He describes the intricate carvings on the column, which depict scenes from the war and Trajan's military campaigns. In addition to the column itself, Pollen also explores the surrounding area and provides information on the Forum of Trajan and other nearby monuments. Overall, ""A Description of the Trajan Column"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman history and art. It offers a detailed look at one of Rome's most iconic monuments and provides insights into the culture and values of the Roman Empire.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.