This is a welcome survey of the significance of the city, drawing on recent archaeological research, both into the buildings, finds and fabric of the city, and into its natural environment. The book covers the whole range of its history from prehistory up to the Middle Ages, especially its place in the story of the Roman Empire and its collapse in the fifth century CE. It also documents the spectacular rediscovery of the largely unknown ancient city during 20th-century investigations and subsequent display of the famous early Christian mosaics. * Anthony King, Emeritus Professor of Roman Archaeology, University of Winchester, UK * This book presents for the first time the most recent and most complete data on the history, archaeological areas and museums of Aquileia, in a clear and understandable way, even for non-specialists, but with solid scientific foundations. The authors have been working for many years in the Roman city and have therefore managed to paint a vivid and comprehensive picture that Aquileia deserves and which has been lacking until now. * Marina Rubinich, Associate Professor of Classical Archaeology, University of Udine, Italy *
