In the book “City” by David Macaulay, the reader is absorbed into the world of the Romans in the imaginary city of Verbonia. The reader is allowed an intimate view of how they planned and built their cities and complexities of design. The author explains in detail everything from the early planning and surveying to the sewage and roads and construction of the Coliseum. This book gives you insight into the everyday lives of Romans and how they built such an elaborate civilization.
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