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The Complete Pompeii
Joanne Berry
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Description for The Complete Pompeii
Paperback. The drama of Pompeii's end has been handed down by Roman writers, its paintings and mosaics have astonished visitors since their discovery and its houses and public buildings still present a vivid picture of life, disaster and death in a Roman town. This book includes a comprehensive account of its rise, splendour and fall. Num Pages: 256 pages, 318 illustrations, 275 in colour. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HDDK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 191 x 20. Weight in Grams: 928.
Pompeii is the best known and probably the most important archaeological site in the world. This book, now available in paperback, is the most up-to-date, authoritative and comprehensive account for the general reader of its rise, splendour and fall. The drama of Pompeii’s end has been handed down by Roman writers, its paintings and mosaics have astonished visitors since their discovery, and its houses and public buildings still present a vivid picture of life, disaster and death in a Roman town.
Pompeii is the best known and probably the most important archaeological site in the world. This book, now available in paperback, is the most up-to-date, authoritative and comprehensive account for the general reader of its rise, splendour and fall. The drama of Pompeii’s end has been handed down by Roman writers, its paintings and mosaics have astonished visitors since their discovery, and its houses and public buildings still present a vivid picture of life, disaster and death in a Roman town.
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500290927
SKU
V9780500290927
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-16
About Joanne Berry
Joanne Berry is a Roman historian and archaeologist, and a lecturer in Ancient History in the School of Arts and Humanities at Swansea University. Much of her research to date has focused on the ancient site of Pompeii. In 2008 she founded Blogging Pompeii, a news and discussion site for Pompeii and the archaeological sites of the Bay of Naples. ... Read more
Reviews for The Complete Pompeii
'Dazzling . . . an excellent companion' - The New York Times 'A triumph, a must for everyone interested in the most famous site of the ancient world. Beautifully written and magnificently illustrated, packed with fascinating information … Berry talks about Pompeii’s people, history, religion, society, art, culture and economic activity with a unique vividness, depth and breadth' - Sunday ... Read more