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Pompeii - A Guide to the Ancient City

By: Barnes & Noble Books

Type: Hardcover

Product Line: Historical Reference Books (Barnes & Noble Books)


Product Info

Title
Pompeii - A Guide to the Ancient City
Category
Author
Salvatore Nappo
Publish Year
1998
Pages
200
Dimensions
11.75x8.5x.75"
NKG Part #
2147796393
Type
Hardcover

Description

This illuminating volume captures Pompeii in over 200 color pictures and details, revealing the tragic city as it has never been see before. When Pompeii first came under Roman rule just over 2000 years ago, it was a town of great prosperity whose cultural life and urban development were in full blossom. It was soon to become a favorite resort of wealthy Romans, and its situation on the fertile ground of Campania, complete with working port, made it an attractive location for Roman families to settle. Pompeii shows all the major buildings, streets, and artwork, in detailed and comprehensive form.