Pompeii & Herculaneum: Cities Of Vesuvius
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Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
When Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, it did not merely destroy two Roman cities — it preserved them in volcanic ash for nearly two millennia, gifting the modern world an unprecedented window into ancient Roman life. Michael Grant's Pompeii & Herculaneum: Cities of Vesuvius chronicles the dramatic story of these twin cities with the authority of a seasoned classical scholar, guiding the reader through the streets, villas, forums, and final moments of two of antiquity's most vivid urban centres. Drawing on archaeological evidence, ancient sources, and decades of scholarly expertise, Grant presents a richly detailed portrait of Roman society — its politics, religion, commerce, and art — frozen at the very moment of catastrophe. With an introduction by the distinguished Roman historian Andrew Wallace-Hadrill, this Folio Society edition stands as both a rigorous historical document and a beautifully crafted tribute to the enduring fascination of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Grant's prose is precise yet evocative, illuminating the humanity behind the ruins with a clarity that transforms archaeology into living history. Published in London by The Folio Society — renowned for producing collector's editions of exceptional literary and scholarly works — this volume is as much a treasure to hold as it is to read. For anyone captivated by the ancient world, it raises one haunting question: how much more of ourselves do we recognise in these buried cities than we dare to admit?
Author: Michael Grant
Format: Hardback
Published: 2007, The Folio Society
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
When Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, it did not merely destroy two Roman cities — it preserved them in volcanic ash for nearly two millennia, gifting the modern world an unprecedented window into ancient Roman life. Michael Grant's Pompeii & Herculaneum: Cities of Vesuvius chronicles the dramatic story of these twin cities with the authority of a seasoned classical scholar, guiding the reader through the streets, villas, forums, and final moments of two of antiquity's most vivid urban centres. Drawing on archaeological evidence, ancient sources, and decades of scholarly expertise, Grant presents a richly detailed portrait of Roman society — its politics, religion, commerce, and art — frozen at the very moment of catastrophe. With an introduction by the distinguished Roman historian Andrew Wallace-Hadrill, this Folio Society edition stands as both a rigorous historical document and a beautifully crafted tribute to the enduring fascination of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Grant's prose is precise yet evocative, illuminating the humanity behind the ruins with a clarity that transforms archaeology into living history. Published in London by The Folio Society — renowned for producing collector's editions of exceptional literary and scholarly works — this volume is as much a treasure to hold as it is to read. For anyone captivated by the ancient world, it raises one haunting question: how much more of ourselves do we recognise in these buried cities than we dare to admit?