This great column of porphyry, which was restored in 1909, was erected by Constantine on the old "triumphant way mark the centre of his forum. Until 1105 it was crowned by his statue in bronze.
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THE MARVELS OF NATURE AND THE CREATIONS OF MAN
EDITED BY
SIR HARRY JOHNSTON
AND
DR. HADEN GUEST
WITH 1000 ILLUSTRATIONS INCLUDING 50 FULL PAGE PLATES IN COLOUR
Land of a thousand lakes-The Finns-Changing fortunes— Helsingfors-The Baltic States-History-Esthonia—Latvia —Lithuania-An ancient kingdom-The Lithuanians.