Town and Country

Synopsis

Shows how roads have always been important in the unification of Italy. Describes the 3rd century BC hill town of Cosa and its relationship to the local villas and their prosperous farmlands, showing in detail the villa Sette Finestre. The pattern of urbanisation, the town plan itself and the villas around the town developed under the peace and stability created by Augustus are discussed. Lucus Feroniae is taken as an example of the Augustan town, and the villa of the Volusii the supporting villa/farm.

Series

Rome: The Augustan Age, Course A293

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1982

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Extra-mural courses.*

Subjects

Architecture; Classical studies

Keywords

Roman Empire; town planning

Credits

Cast

Tim Potter

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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