Describes the history of the construction, in Rome, Italy, of the Colosseum, considered by many to be the most famous building in the world.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
About great building feats -- Gladiator games -- Gift to the people -- Foundation and lower level -- Upper levels and finishing work -- Flavian Amphitheater opens --- Last of the Flavians -- Amphitheater through time -- Timeline of the Colossium.