13 OCTOBER 1906, Page 24

The Roman Capitol. By E. Rodocanachi. Translated from the French

by Frederick Lawton, M.A. (W. Heinemann. 4e. net.)—This is an account, evidently the work of a man deeply read in the subject, of the Capitol since its building. The first part tells the story from the foundation of the city down to the sixth century. At this time a period of darkness set in. The place was practically forgotten. Then in the eleventh century it emerged again into light. The second part tells the story of the locality as it was in the period of revival.