Jean Bruce Poole was senior curator and then historic museum director of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument between 1977 and her retirement in 2001

Getty Conservation Institute

City Observed

Los Angeles Times

Translation by John Goodman

A Profile of Ancient Rome ANTIQ Jean Bruce Poole was seniorFlavio Conti During the thousand year history of ancient Rome, the Romans developed a vast and sophisticated society that would produce a lasting legacy for Western culture. This book offers a highly readable overview of all facets of ancient Roman society, including chapters devoted to Rome's economic and social system, its art and architectureincluding large scale building projects such as the Forum, the Colosseum, and the Appian Wayand the everyday