From Pompeii: The Afterlife of a Roman Town

by Ingrid D. Rowland

Book Overview

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. From...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674047931
• ISBN13: 9780674047938
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Belknap Press
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 8.7"