Table of Contents

Introduction Epistula Praefatoria Man and Nature Pliny As `Scientist' Mineralogy in Naturalis Historia Use and Abuse of Mother Earth - Avaritia Atque Luxuria Book 33. Gold and Silver in Roman Society Book 34. Bronze Art Plan and Intention in Books 34-35 Book 35. The ARt of Painting Book 36. Marble Art and Architecture Book 37. Gems Conclusion Bibliography

Reviews

`An interesting and very useful commentary on Pliny's treatment of the subject in his vast work - Natural History'