The Complete Pompeii

A Comprehensive and Visually Captivating Exploration of the Most Renowned Ancient Site: Pompeii

The captivating story of Pompeii's destruction has been passed down to us by Roman writers, and the city's stunning paintings and mosaics have left visitors in awe since their discovery in the eighteenth century. Pompeii's houses and public buildings continue to provide a vivid depiction of life, disaster, and death in a Roman town, making it the closest we may ever come to a true time capsule.

This up-to-date survey draws on the latest evidence from modern archaeological research, revealing how the evidence for life in this remarkable city was first uncovered and how archaeologists over the centuries have meticulously peeled back the layers to reconstruct Pompeii's history.

Featuring lavish illustrations, including monumental architecture and inscriptions, shops, graffiti, wall-paintings, and mosaics, as well as numerous informative box features ranging from theatrical entertainments to the city's water supply, "The Complete Pompeii" is the definitive resource and inspirational guide to this iconic ancient town.

Among the many intriguing topics covered:

• The details of Pompeii's destruction in the eruption of AD 79
• What we have learned about the lives and deaths of its inhabitants
• The insights the city's houses provide into the people who lived in them
• The individuals involved in the city's politics
• The reconstruction of its religious practices

With 360 illustrations, 320 in full color, this comprehensive volume offers readers a visually stunning and intellectually engaging exploration of one of the most renowned ancient sites in the world.

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