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(3) 4-6 Great Building Feats series. Drawings and photographs illustrate how this amphitheater was constructed despite the many geographic and engineering challenges it presented. In addition to providing a comprehensive level-by-level description of the building itself, the clear, well-written chapters discuss the role the Colosseum played in politics and culture from its origins through modern times. Maps, reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

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