From ancient emperors to modern presidents, leaders have used libraries to cement their legacies
Beyond the handful of memorial libraries, many other ancient Roman public libraries were great cultural centers, including the Forum of Peace in Rome, dedicated by Emperor Vespasian; the Library of ...
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How presidential libraries mirror the legacy-building of emperors
Trajan’s Column now stands at the center of ... The library’s ornate, sculpted facade contained life-size female statues, making it an immediately recognizable landmark. Inscriptions identify ...
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From ancient emperors to modern presidents, leaders have used libraries to cement their legacies
Today, someone visiting Rome can visit Trajan’s Column ... The library’s ornate, sculpted facade contained life-size female statues, making it an immediately recognizable landmark.
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From ancient emperors to modern presidents, leaders have used libraries to cement their legacies
Trajan’s library The Ulpian Library ... The library’s ornate, sculpted facade contained life-size female statues, making it an immediately recognizable landmark. Inscriptions identify the ...