Smith, T. Roger (Thomas Roger), 1830-1903, Slater, John, 1847-1924 · London : S. Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, Ltd., St. Dunstan's House, Fetter, Lane, Fleet Street, E.C. · leaf 185
at wall which formed the back of the scene in thisbuilding is still standing, and is one of the most magnifi-cent pieces of masonry existing. Althougli tlie Eomans were not particularly addicted 158 CLASSIC ARCHITECTURE. to dramatic representations, yet tlicy wera passionatelyfond of shows and… … Fio. l.2.—TnE Colosseum. Seciiox akd Elevaiios. the mo=t stupendous fabric of the kind that was evererected—tlie Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre, whichwas commenced by Vespasian and finished by his souTitus. An amphitheatre is really a double theatre, with- ROMAN. 159 out a stage, and with the…
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