{"product_id":"the-classics-collection-roma-eterna","title":"The Classics Collection\n\nROMA ETERNA","description":"\u003cp\u003eRome’s founding is linked to a long-held myth involving a god, a she-wolf, and a fraternal rift, and its history continued with even more intrigue—a record on display throughout the city, in all its grandeur. Rome is aptly named the Eternal City, with a never-ending list of must-see landmarks: the Vatican, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon. But Rome is not just a museum showcasing its past greatness; there is also a modern Rome waiting to be discovered in its cocktail bars, art galleries, and nightlife. While Milan may get all the sartorial glory, Rome is a fashion capital in its own right, home to the headquarters of Fendi, Valentino, Brioni, and Bulgari, to name a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a foreword by Assouline’s resident \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.assouline.com\/collections\/italy-coffee-table-book-collection\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/a\u003e expert, Cesare Cunaccia, and photos from Martine and Prosper Assouline’s own travels to Rome, this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.assouline.com\/collections\/travel\"\u003etravel coffee table book\u003c\/a\u003e brings the personal facets of the city to life, highlighting the quieter moments found in the quaint alleyways and family-owned osterias. From the heart of a gladiator to the masterpieces of Cinecittà, from the roar of the crowds at Stadio Olimpico to the mouthwatering taste of handmade pasta, the endless wonders of Rome are not only experienced but felt through the pages of Roma Eterna. Hop aboard a cherry-red Vespa and ride into the sunset à la Roman Holiday and fall in love with this marvelous metropolis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Horncastle is a journalist covering Italy for \u003cem\u003eThe Athletic\u003c\/em\u003e, the sports pages of \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e. He was recently honored with the rank of Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCesare Cunaccia is a writer, lecturer, curator, and journalist. He was editor at large for \u003cem\u003eVogue Italia\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eL’Uomo Vogue\u003c\/em\u003e and the antiques consultant for \u003cem\u003eArchitectural Digest Italy\u003c\/em\u003e. He has also contributed to the editions of \u003cem\u003eArchitectural Digest\u003c\/em\u003e in Germany, China, and Russia, as well as \u003cem\u003eConnaissance des Arts, Opera magazine, and L’Œil\u003c\/em\u003e. Cunaccia has published a variety of books, particularly on the Italian artistic heritage, that have been translated into twelve languages. He is also the best-selling author of \u003cem\u003eCapri Dolce Vita (2019), Tuscany Marvel (2021), Villeggiatura: Italian Summer Vacation (2022), Costa Smeralda (2022)\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eDolce Vita \u003c\/em\u003e(2023).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Kangaroo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53193045410073,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/4805\/0223\/files\/BF9F2322-EC7E-448A-B934-DA31FDAB4274.webp?v=1789523639","url":"https:\/\/www.thehappykangaroo.com\/products\/the-classics-collection-roma-eterna","provider":"The Happy Kangaroo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}