New Practical Guide Of Pompeii
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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Frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, Pompeii stands as one of the ancient world's most extraordinary archaeological treasures — and this authoritative guide unlocks every corner of the buried city for the modern visitor. New Practical Guide of Pompeii presents a meticulous tour of the excavated ruins, chronicling the city's remarkable streets, forums, bathhouses, temples, and villas with detailed maps, photographs, and expert commentary that bring the lost Roman world vividly back to life. The guide instructs visitors on navigating the vast archaeological site with clarity and confidence, ensuring that no mosaic, fresco, or monumental structure goes unnoticed or unexplained. Published by Bonechi, Italy's renowned specialist in cultural and heritage travel publications, this guide reflects a deep scholarly tradition of making the ancient world accessible to a broad international audience. It illustrates the daily rhythms of Roman life as preserved beneath the volcanic ash — from the grand civic architecture of the Forum to the intimate domestic spaces of ordinary citizens — painting a portrait of a civilization caught at the height of its vitality. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned student of antiquity, this essential companion will leave you wondering what other secrets still lie buried beneath the shadow of Vesuvius.
Author: Various
Format: Paperback
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, Pompeii stands as one of the ancient world's most extraordinary archaeological treasures — and this authoritative guide unlocks every corner of the buried city for the modern visitor. New Practical Guide of Pompeii presents a meticulous tour of the excavated ruins, chronicling the city's remarkable streets, forums, bathhouses, temples, and villas with detailed maps, photographs, and expert commentary that bring the lost Roman world vividly back to life. The guide instructs visitors on navigating the vast archaeological site with clarity and confidence, ensuring that no mosaic, fresco, or monumental structure goes unnoticed or unexplained. Published by Bonechi, Italy's renowned specialist in cultural and heritage travel publications, this guide reflects a deep scholarly tradition of making the ancient world accessible to a broad international audience. It illustrates the daily rhythms of Roman life as preserved beneath the volcanic ash — from the grand civic architecture of the Forum to the intimate domestic spaces of ordinary citizens — painting a portrait of a civilization caught at the height of its vitality. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned student of antiquity, this essential companion will leave you wondering what other secrets still lie buried beneath the shadow of Vesuvius.