A Study of the Topography and Municipal History of Praeneste

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Magoffin, Ralph Van Deman, 1874-1942

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Study of the Topography and Municipal History of Praeneste" by Ralph Van Deman Magoffin is a historical and archaeological monograph published in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the ancient city of Praeneste (modern Palestrina), exploring its geographical features, urban layout, and governance in the context of the Roman Republic. The text aims to offer insights into the significance of Praeneste within the Latin League and its evolving role in relation to Rome. The opening of the study details the geographical features of Praeneste, emphasizing its strategic location on the slopes of Monte Glicestro and its abundant natural resources, including water supply and fertile lands. Magoffin meticulously describes the city's defensive structures such as its walls and gates, which contributed to its reputation as a stronghold in Latium. He further examines the city's historical importance, noting its early prosperity, unique position within the Latin League, and contentious relationship with Rome. Through a combination of topographical analysis and historical context, the author lays the groundwork for a detailed exploration of Praeneste's municipal history in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Wilelmina Mallière and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-06-29