Pompeii
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Pompeii
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Pompeii
Mary Beard uses the relics buried by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius on AD79 to bring everyday Roman culture alive.
'The world's most controversial classicist debunks our movie-style myths about the Roman town with meticulous scholarship and propulsive energy ... scrutinising and animated in equal measure' Laura Silverman, Daily Mail
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Pompeii by Professor Mary Beard has been highly praised for its engaging and accessible writing about the ancient city. Reviewers have lauded Beard for bringing Pompeii to life with her meticulous research and human touch. They highlight her ability to debunk myths and provide a vivid, compelling reconstruction of the city's last days. The book is described as both absorbing and readable, offering an excellent blend of scholarly insight and evocative storytelling.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781846684715
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 November 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Profile Books Ltd
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 144.0mm
Height: 206.0mm
Weight: 320g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Mary Beard is a professor of classics at Newnham College, Cambridge, and the classics editor of the TLS. Her books include the acclaimed The Roman Triumph and The Parthenon (in the Wonders of the World series of which she is general editor).
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