A detailed examination of the history, architecture, and cultural significance of the Roman baths, including their origins, construction, and the amenities available to visitors. Many other aspects associated with the culture of Roman Bath and its environs are also covered.  Subjects include: the Remains of the Temple of Minerva; the Bronze Head of Pallas; Roman Metallurgy: Roman Altars; Funeral Inscriptions; Sculptured Stones; Hypocausts; Tessellated Pavements; Roman Interments; Roman Pottery and Glass; Roman Roads; Roman Coins Found in Bath; and Roman Villas and Roads in the Vicinity of Aquae Solis.  Fifty full-page engraved plates accompany the text as does a large fold-out map of all Roman roads, villas, camps and earthworks within a seven-mile radius of Aquae Solis.  This is a large heavy hardback in fine decorative blind-stamped cover with gilt embellishments.  140 pages plus plates.  The first few pages show signs of foxing and neat previous owner inscriptions appear on the end-paper verso, otherwise the book is in good clean condition in a sound binding.  Cat No A262