One of the most visited places in the world, Rome attracts millions of tourists every year to walk its historic streets and see famous landmarks such as the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Trevi Fountain. However, the charm of this ancient city is equally due to its rich, uninterrupted history as it is to its extraordinary variety of monuments. Countless incarnations and eras merge into the landscape of Rome. With a history spanning nearly three millennia, no other city can match its resilience and transformations, aptly named the Eternal City.

In this unique and visually captivating book, Jessica Maier examines Rome through the eyes of cartographers and artists who managed to capture something of its essence over the centuries. By considering the city not as one but as ten "Romes," she explores how the various maps and arts reflect the main themes of each era. From humble to imposing, the images include unique aesthetic monuments such as paintings and large prints, as well as more popular and practical items like tourist sketches and archaeological surveys.

The most iconic and important images of the city appear alongside relatively unknown, humble details that have just as much to teach us about Rome's past. Through 140 color images and careful descriptions of each era, Maier offers an accessible, comprehensive look at the many overlapping layers of Rome's history in this landmark volume.

The first-ever book published in English that narrates the rich history of Rome through its maps, the Eternal City beautifully captures the past, present, and future of one of the most famous and enduring places on the planet.