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Pompeii, The Day a City Died

Pompeii, The Day a City Died

by Robert Etienne

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 215 PAGES
  • CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

An illustrated pocket history of Pompeii and its archaeology. The great value of this comprehensive little book is Etienne's loving reconstruction of daily life in the city as told by its evocative frescoes, mosaics and other treasures. With a useful chronology, hundreds of illustrations and carefully chosen selection of writings over the ages, it's an indispensable guide to the archaeology and life of Pompeii. A volume in the acclaimed "Discoveries" series.  (ITL01, $15.95)

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