{"product_id":"the-complete-pompeii-hardcover","title":"The Complete Pompeii - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoanne Berry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dramatic story of Pompeii's destruction has been handed down to us by Roman writers, its paintings and mosaics have astonished visitors since their discovery in the eighteenth century, and its houses and public buildings to this day present a vivid picture of life, disaster, and death in a Roman town.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pompeii is not quite a time capsule, a frozen moment in history, but it is probably the closest we will ever get to one. This up-to-date new survey draws on evidence produced at the cutting edge of modern archaeological research, revealing how the evidence for life in this city was first uncovered, and how archaeologists over the centuries have unpeeled the layers that enable us to reconstruct Pompeii's history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With its lavish illustrations, covering monumental architecture and inscriptions, shops, graffiti, wall-paintings, and mosaics, plus its numerous box features ranging from theatrical entertainments to water supply, \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Pompeii\u003c\/em\u003e is the ultimate resource and inspirational guide to this iconic ancient town.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Among the many topics covered: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow Pompeii was destroyed in the eruption of AD 79\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat we know of the lives and deaths of its inhabitants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat the houses tell us about the people who lived in them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWho was involved in politics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat can be reconstructed about religious practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.09 x 10.26 x 7.86 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756298371360,"sku":"9780500051504","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1596fe4e9bf6282040005caf4ff215a8.webp?v=1780078262","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-complete-pompeii-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}