1737 – Antiquities of Rome – Basil Kennett | Roman Gladiators & War, Illustrated

Basil Kennett was a 17th-century English chaplain much better known for his academic scholarship. Romae antiquae notitia became the standard on the history of Rome during its time. While other books on the history of Rome were certainly available, this work was written in a way of encouraging the study of classical philosophy and history, more so than just reiterating historical facts. This 16737 edition contains Kennett’s two essays which, according to the title page, concern “the Roman learning and the Roman Education”.

Notable topics found in this work include:

• On Roman Art of war: arms and weapons, soldier exercises; of the Evocarti
• On gladiators, entertainment events
• Extensive discussion on Roman government, Senate
• Roman mythology and religious practices
• Roman architecture, buildings, structures, development of design

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Romae antiquae notitia: or, The antiquities of Rome. In two parts
• Author(s): Basil Kennett
• Publisher: London, printed for J. and P. Knapton
• Edition: Tenth Edition. 1737.
• Binding: Leather
• Format: (8vo), single volume
• Size:  8 in x 5 in (20 cm x 12.5 cm)
• Collation: [xxx], 375 p., [24]
• Illustrations: 11 engraved plates, some folding
• Contents Include:
  • On Roman Art of war: arms and weapons, soldier exercises; of the Evocarti
  • On gladiators, entertainment events
  • Extensive discussion on Roman government, Senate
  • Roman mythology and religious practices
  • Roman architecture, buildings, structures, development of design

Condition:

Good. Leather binding present with a tight text block. Front hinge shows separation but remains attached. Gilt arms visible on the covers. Internally complete with all folding plates.

Why Collect This?

• Established 18^th– century edition of a famous Roman antiquities history
• Complete set of engraved folding plates

Item Number: #50057