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Building up Archaic Rome

The reader should not be misled by “The genesis of Roman architecture”, the title of J. N. Hopkins’ book. Although it does explore various aspects of architecture visible in the archaeological record for Early Rome, including the origins or “genesis” of monumental construction in the Archaic city, it moves far beyond the confines of design and decoration. This is not a catalogue of temple types, pediment decorations or wall foundations, although, naturally enough, all of those are discussed: what the volume represents is far more innovative, as the author presents an argument for the genesis of Rome itself through the medium of monumental construction. In the process he offers an intriguing re-interpretation of the early city.