The Complete Pompeii (The Complete Series)

The Complete Pompeii (The Complete Series)
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A gloriously illustrated and comprehensive survey of the most famous ancient site in the world.
The dramatic story of Pompeii's destruction has been handed down to us by Roman writers, its paintings and mosaics have astonished visitors since their discovery in the eighteenth century, and its houses and public buildings to this day present a vivid picture of life, disaster, and death in a Roman town.

Pompeii is not quite a time capsule, a frozen moment in history, but it is probably the closest we will ever get to one. This up-to-date new survey draws on evidence produced at the cutting edge of modern archaeological research, revealing how the evidence for life in this city was first uncovered, and how archaeologists over the centuries have unpeeled the layers that enable us to reconstruct Pompeii's history.

With its lavish illustrations, covering monumental architecture and inscriptions, shops, graffiti, wall-paintings, and mosaics, plus its numerous box features ranging from theatrical entertainments to water supply, The Complete Pompeii is the ultimate resource and inspirational guide to this iconic ancient town.

Among the many topics covered:
- How Pompeii was destroyed in the eruption of AD 79
- What we know of the lives and deaths of its inhabitants
- What the houses tell us about the people who lived in them
- Who was involved in politics
- What can be reconstructed about religious practices
360 illustrations, 320 in color
Country USA
Brand Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer Thames & Hudson
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 318 illustrations, 275 in colour
ReleaseDate 2007-11-01
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780500051504

Country	USA
Brand	Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer	Thames & Hudson
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	318 illustrations, 275 in colour
ReleaseDate	2007-11-01
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780500051504

The Complete Pompeii (The Complete Series)

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