From Pompeii : the afterlife of a Roman town
Rowland, Ingrid D. (Ingrid Drake)2014
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When Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE, the force of the explosion blew the top right off the mountain, burying nearby Pompeii in a shower of volcanic ash. Ironically, the calamity that proved so lethal for Pompeii's inhabitants preserved the city for centuries, leaving behind a snapshot of Roman daily life that has captured the imagination of generations. The experience of Pompeii always reflects a particular time and sensibility, says Ingrid Rowland. This book explores the fascinating variety of these different experiences, as described by the artists, writers, actors, and others who have toured the excavated site.
Main title:
From Pompeii : the afterlife of a Roman town / Ingrid D. Rowland.
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Imprint:
Cambridge, Massachusetts : The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2014.
Collation:
viii, 340 pages : illustrations (black and white), map (black and white) ; 21 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780674088092 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
937.72568937.725 ROWL
Language:
English
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BRN:
2513913
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