Pompeii: Life in a Roman TownAnnamaria Ciarallo, Ernesto De Carolis With chapters covering subjects from animal and plant life to medicine and architecture, this text presents and exploration of life in the ancient town of Pompeii. The volume includes objects, paintings and diagrams depicting every aspect of existence. |
Contents
The Pompeian Collection in the Museo | 17 |
A City and Its Rediscovery | 23 |
The Eruption of A D 79 | 31 |
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