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LECTURE NOTES TO ACCOMPANY THE 6-LECTURE VIDEO SERIES. Dr. William J. Neidinger has prepared a 6-lecture adult education series on video, "Rome: A History of the City." In this series, Dr. Neidinger explores the archaeology and architecture of the city of Rome through its ruins, monuments, memorials, and works of art.This new volume is a companion to the video series, and comprises lecture notes in outline format. Notes are illustrated with thumbnail color photos, diagrams, groundplans and maps referenced in the video programs. It is not a stand-alone account of the history of the city of Rome, but is meant to be used as a study guide by viewers of the video series. LECTURE TITLES: 1. Foundation.2. The Republic. 3. The Empire. 4. Rome in the Last Days of the Empire. 5. Medieval Rome.6. From the Renaissance to the Risorgimento.