num_pages: 166
description: This illuminating volume captures Pompeii in over 200 color pictures and details, revealing the tragic city as it has never been see before. When Pompeii firist came unde rRoman rule just over 2000 years ago, it was a town of great prosperity whose cultural life and urban development were in full blossom. It was soon to become a favorite resort of wealthy Romans, and its situation on the fertile ground of campania, complete with working port, made it an attractive location for Roman families to settle. Pompeii shows all the major buildings, streets, and artwork, in detailed and comprehensive form.
language: English
title: Pompeii: A guide to the ancient city
titlecomplete: Pompeii: A guide to the ancient city
genres: Archaeology, Travel, History, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 25
publisher: Barnes & Noble Books