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Secrets of Pompeii
. De Albentiis
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Hardcover. The remains of the ancient city of Pompei have provided archaeologists with evidence into the daily life of a city at the height of the Roman Empire. This title takes a look at how ancient Romans interacted in their public squares, how they worshipped and spent their leisure time - at the theatre, in the gyms, and in the baths and brothels. Num Pages: 200 pages, 170 full-colour illustrations & maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; ACG; HBJD; HBLA1; HDDK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 241 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1218.
This title presents a lavishly illustrated and fascinating exploration of the art, architecture, and archaeology of one of the world's best preserved Roman cities. The remains of the ancient city of Pompeii, frozen in time following the tragic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, have provided archaeologists and historians with invaluable evidence into the daily life of a city at the height of the Roman Empire. "Secrets of Pompeii" is a superbly illustrated volume that takes a fascinating look at how ancient Romans interacted in their public squares and marketplaces, how they worshipped, decorated their homes, and spent their ... Read more
This title presents a lavishly illustrated and fascinating exploration of the art, architecture, and archaeology of one of the world's best preserved Roman cities. The remains of the ancient city of Pompeii, frozen in time following the tragic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, have provided archaeologists and historians with invaluable evidence into the daily life of a city at the height of the Roman Empire. "Secrets of Pompeii" is a superbly illustrated volume that takes a fascinating look at how ancient Romans interacted in their public squares and marketplaces, how they worshipped, decorated their homes, and spent their ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Santa Monica CA, United States
ISBN
9780892369416
SKU
V9780892369416
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About . De Albentiis
Emidio de Albentiis is a world renowned specialist in Pompeiian studies. He currently teaches art history at the University of Perugia.
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