Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary

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History and Heritage

By Sarah Court and Leslie Rainer

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Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary by Sarah Court and Leslie Rainer delves into the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum, preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The book focuses on the House of the Bicentenary, offering insights into its historical importance and the conservation efforts that have preserved its rich cultural heritage.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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If you have a passion for ancient history and archaeology, this book provides an insightful exploration into the fascinating world of Herculaneum, focusing on the exquisite details of the House of the Bicentenary. It offers a thorough look into the archaeological findings, conservation efforts, and the rich cultural significance of this remarkable site.

Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary

This volume provides a striking account of the life, destruction, rediscovery, and cultural significance of the Roman town of Herculaneum and its grandest residence—the House of the Bicentenary.

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This volume provides a striking account of the life, destruction, rediscovery, and cultural significance of the Roman town of Herculaneum and its grandest residence—the House of the Bicentenary.

Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary vividly recounts, for general readers, the Roman town of Herculaneum, destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE and uniquely preserved for nearly two thousand years. Initial chapters offer an engaging historical overview of the town during antiquity, including the riveting story of its rediscovery in the eighteenth century, excavation in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and broad cultural significance in modern times.

Subsequent chapters offer an interpretive tour of the ancient town, then focus on one of Herculaneum’s grandest and most beautifully decorated private residences, known as the House of the Bicentenary. Located on the town’s main street, it has a range of features—original rooms, magnificent wall paintings and mosaics, and remarkable documents—that illuminate daily life in the ancient world.

Final chapters bring the story up to date, including recent discoveries about the site and its famous papyrus manuscripts, as well as ongoing conservation initiatives.

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With lavish colour illustrations and a thematic structure, Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary aims to make conservation and cultural heritage accessible to a wide audience. It highlights the transformative impact of projects by the Herculaneum Conservation Project and partnerships with organisations like the Getty Conservation Institute. Readers find the book accessible and well-supported by photographs, making it both an excellent resource for students and an engaging read for professionals in archaeology and conservation. The publication brings the ancient town to life, offering a comprehensive overview of its history and ongoing preservation efforts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781606066287

Publisher: Getty Trust Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 February 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Getty Publications

Illustration: 136 colour and 20 black and white illustrations; 4 maps

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 160

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Ancient & Classical History Arts & Culture History & Military Leslie Rainer Non-Fiction Sarah Court

About the Author

Sarah Court is an archaeologist at the Herculaneum Conservation Project. Leslie Rainer is a senior project specialist at the Getty Conservation Institute and coauthor of Palace Sculptures of Abomey: History Told on Walls (Getty Publications, 1999).