The Complete Pompeii
Published on 11. March 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-500-29092-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
'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 Telegraph 'Highly readable and lavishly illustrated ... a boon for archaeology buffs' - Publishers Weekly 'Closely written, lavishly illustrated and aptly titled ... from the moment you open the book you are assailed with images of this doomed city ... Now, for an authentic taste of life in Pompeii you don't need to fly to Italy and visit the site. Just read this book' - MinervaMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
43 Illustrations, black and white; 275 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
921 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-29092-7 (9780500290927)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Joanne Berry
The Complete Pompeii
Book
10/2007
Thames & Hudson Ltd
€37.50
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Person
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.