{"product_id":"9780099284956","title":"A Time In Rome","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003enon-fiction travel memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a lyrical, image-rich portrait of Rome, focusing on history, architecture, and atmosphere rather than a standard guide. The central theme is the city as a living canvas—how ruins narrate centuries of life and how light, sound, and memory shape the experience of place. It speaks to adult readers and curious travelers who crave a thoughtful, immersive reading experience that feels both contemplative and adventurous.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as a sequence of vivid scenes and reflective musings, the writing blends famous classical sites with imagined glimpses of their past inhabitants. It conjures the imagined clamor of ancient streets, the drama of forums and temples, and even playful curiosities like the dining posture. The book captures the city’s moods by day—the golden light that settles on marble—and by night, when the moonlight reshapes history into shadow and glow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor readers curious about history and architecture, the narrative offers accessible explorations of classical sites, architectural details, and daily life in ancient Rome, presented through sensory storytelling that makes learning feel natural. The reading experience is immersive and contemplative, inviting you to walk the streets alongside the writer and to let memory reinterpret the stones. The prose acts as a bridge between antiquity and present-day perception, encouraging curiosity about how a city’s past continues to echo today.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid scene-based explorations of classical sites and urban life in ancient Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImaginative reconstructions and sensory details that bring history to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLyrical, cinematic writing style that guides readers through day and night moods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible insights into architecture, archaeology, and Roman daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory-led, reflective approach that invites personal reflection and imagination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers carry a deeper appreciation for Rome’s living history, a strengthened ability to imagine ancient life, and a renewed sense of wonder for city spaces. The book leaves a lasting impression—an invitation to revisit a city with fresh eyes and to notice the textures that history still imparts to modern streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540367847641,"sku":"9780099284956","price":680.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/71ompOKgq6L._SL1265.jpg?v=1776364565","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780099284956","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}