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Author:

Ling, Roger.

Title:

Pompeii : history, life & afterlife / Roger Ling.

Publisher:

Tempus,

Copyright Date:

2005

Description:

188 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Pompeii (Extinct city)--History.
Pompeii (Extinct city)--Social life and customs.
Naples Region (Italy)--Antiquities.
Art, Roman--Pompeii (Extinct city)--Pompeii (Extinct city)
Excavations (Archaeology)--Pompeii (Extinct city)--Pompeii (Extinct city)
Art romain--Pompéi (Ville ancienne)--Pompéi (Ville ancienne)
Fouilles (Archéologie)--Pompéi (Ville ancienne)--Pompéi (Ville ancienne)
Pompéi (Ville ancienne)--Histoire.
Pompéi (Ville ancienne)--Mœurs et coutumes.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-183) and index.

Contents:

Pompeii before the Romans -- The Roman colony -- The early empire -- The last years -- Life in the city -- Pompeii after the eruption.

Summary:

This book describes the day-to-day life of Pompeii's inhabitants on the eve of the fatal eruption in AD 79, as well as the eruption itself and its aftermath. The city was rediscovered in the late 16th century, and since then archaeologists have discovered more and more of the city's past. Contains an assessment of the conflicting demands of conservation and public access.

ISBN:

9780752414591
0752414593

LCCN:

2005482144

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

ULAX314 -- Loras College Library (Dubuque)

OIAX792 -- Grinnell College (Grinnell)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

UVAX975 -- Western Iowa Tech Library (Sioux City)

HWAX074 -- Hawkeye Community College Library (Waterloo)

PWAX296 -- Southeastern Community College - West Burlington - Yohe Memorial Library (West Burlington)