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Rome - Secrets of the Eternal City - cover

Rome - Secrets of the Eternal City

Andreas Englisch

Translator Steven Day Clark

Publisher: Parkum Books

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Summary

The Rome that tourists never see.
In »Rome«, bestselling author and Vatican expert Andreas Englisch, who has lived in the Eternal City for three decades, invites readers on a journey of discovery. He offers fresh perspectives on seemingly well-known sights, looks backward and forward through Roman history, and reveals surprising secrets about the famous landmarks of the Tiber city. With narrative verve, he draws from a vast reservoir of experience, knowledge, and encounters. An extraordinary book about Rome.
Available since: 08/13/2025.
Print length: 480 pages.

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