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Avoid being a slave in Pompeii! / Malam, John; Antram, David (ill.) 2008  Book
Malam, John Book
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Publication Great Britain, Book House, 2008.
Description 32pRed Spine
Series The danger zone
Summary/Abstract Experience the life of a slave, wishing to be anywhere but in Pompeii.
Standard Number 9781905638543 Hb.
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ID:   008086


Complete Pompeii / Berry, Joanne 2007  Book
Berry, Joanne Book
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Publication Great Britain, Thames & Hudson, 2007.
Description 256pBlack Spine
Summary/Abstract A comprehensive, up-to-date and inspirational account of Pompeii, the world's best preserved ancient city.
Contents Disaster in the shadow of Vesuvius Rediscovering Pompeii's buried past Birth and growth of a Roman town The people of Pompeii Life in the public eye Houses and society Gods, Temples and cults Economic life in a Roman town The last years of Pompeii Visiting Pompeii
Standard Number 9780500051504 Hb.
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ID:   007135


Pompeii and Herculaneum / Seely, John; Seely, Elizabeth 1999  Book
Seely, John Book
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Publication Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 1999.
Description 32pPurple Spine
Series Visiting the past
Summary/Abstract Focuses on this world heritage site, a representative of different eras, peoples, places and historical events, to learn about the past from the surviving evidence.
Contents Two cities of Vesuvius In the shadows of the volcano The buried cities The town centre Earning a living Eating and drinking The city streets Beautiful homes Beautiful gardens Having a good time The body beautiful Personal beliefs Timeline Glossary
Standard Number 0431027706 Hb.
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The Great Mysteries of Archaeology - Pompeii / Pedrazzi, T   Book
Pedrazzi, T Book
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Publication Great Britain, David And Charles,
Description 191pBlack Spine
Summary/Abstract Pompeii, a forgotten city, was unearthed and daily life in Pompeii, the culture, medicine, education and religion of the people of the city was revealed. The destruction of the city as a result of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is also given with eyewitness accounts.
Contents Chapter 1 The discovery The discovery of Pompeii The discovery of Herculaneum Johann Joachim Winckelmann Travellers and artists The Pompeian style The first scientific excavations Discoveries in the 20th century The mysteries of Pompeii : Dionysian ritual in the villa of mysteries Chapter 2 The remains of a Civilization -Pompeii : daily life The origins of Pompeii The Etruscans at Pompeii The Greek influence From Samnite to Roman domination The Birth of the Roman colony The beginning of the imperial age A violent earthquake The Emperor Titus : a troubled reign The city buried by Vesuvius Urban development Private houses ; spatial arrangement Large public buildings Entertainment : The amphitheatre and the theatre The baths Art : wall painting The mosaics Sculpture Economic life : Agriculture and livestock Oil and wne : from production to sale and consumption Slaves Arts and crafts Flourishing commercial activity Daily life The banquet : a social festivity Medicine and health The role of women in marriage and the family Fashion, dress and make-up School and education Popular entertainment : games and spectacles Religious life : in the Roman pantheon The capitoline trinity Pompeii : a city dedicated to Venus The cult of Apollo Mystery cults and oriental divinities The Iseum at Pompeii Chapter 3 The site today Restorations at Pompeii The National Archaeological Museum in Naples Exhibitions at Pompeii The area surrounding Pompeii Herculaneum The villas at Boscoreale and Oplontis Visiting Pompeii today
Standard Number 071532764x Pb.
Key Words Archaeology 
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