Quote by George Eliot

Rome - the city of visible history, where the past of a whole hemisphere seems moving in funeral procession with strange ancestral images and trophies gathered from afar.

Rome - the city of visible history, where the past of a whol

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This quote describes Rome as a city with a rich historical legacy that is palpable and visible to all. The author portrays the city as a hub of accumulated history, where one can witness the procession of past events and the presence of diverse ancestral cultures. Rome is depicted as a place where remnants of civilizations from distant lands are showcased, creating a unique atmosphere that embodies the collective history of an entire hemisphere.

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