Ferdie Addis
Writer
Books
Books
Ferdinand Addis read classics at Oxford, before embarking on a career as a journalist and author. Following three short books for Michael O'Mara, Rome: Eternal City is his first full-length work of non-fiction. He lives in London with his wife and daughter.
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Why does Rome continue to exert a hold on the European imagination? How did the 'Caput mundi' come to play such a critical role in the development of Western civilization?
Ferdinand Addis addresses these questions by tracing the history of the 'Eternal City' through key moments in its history: from the mythic founding of Rome in 753 BC, via such landmarks as the murder of Caesar in 44 BC, the coronation of Charlemagne in AD 800, the painting of the Sistine chapel, Mussolini's March on Rome of 1922 and the release of Fellini's La Dolce Vita in 1960. In each chapter the larger historical narrative is skilfully interwoven with cultural developments.
City of the Seven Hills, city of the artistic imagination, enduring symbol of our common European heritage Rome has inspired and charmed empire-builders, dreamers, writers and travellers. Ferdinand Addis tells its rich story in the grand narrative manner for a new generation of readers.
