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Herculaneum – Italy′s Buried Treasure

By . Deiss
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A vivid portrayal of life in Pompeii's sister city, Herculaneum, this book brings to life the ancient world through detailed exploration of its society and architecture. It includes an in-depth description of the Villa dei Papiri, an ancient villa that inspired the design of the Getty Museum in Malibu, offering readers a unique glimpse into Roman culture and heritage.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book will appeal to enthusiasts of ancient history, archaeology, and classical art, especially those interested in Roman culture and Pompeii’s neighbour, Herculaneum.

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A vivid portrayal of life in Pompeii's sister city, this book includes a detailed description of the ancient Villa dei Papiri, on which the present Getty Museum in Malibu is modeled.

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A vivid portrayal of life in Pompeii's sister city, this book includes a detailed description of the ancient Villa dei Papiri, on which the present Getty Museum in Malibu is modeled.

This vivid re-creation of life in Pompeii's sister city includes a detailed description of the ancient Villa dei Papiri, on which the present Getty Museum in Malibu is modeled. Library Journal called the first edition "a fascinating book. The daily life of the Romans, rich and poor, has been wonderfully re-created." And the New York Times pronounced it "exciting reading... a spirited guide."

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Library Journal praised it as "a fascinating book" with daily Roman life "wonderfully recreated." The New York Times called it "exciting reading" and "a spirited guide."

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780892361649

Publisher: Getty Trust Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 September 1989

Country: United States

Imprint: J. Paul Getty Museum

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 546g

Pages: 238

About the Author

Joseph Jay Deiss (1912-1999) was vice director of the American Academy in Rome and has written several historical novels and biographies.

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