The Fires of Vesuvius: Pompeii Lost and Found
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The Fires of Vesuvius: Pompeii Lost and Found

by Mary Beard

History Archaeology
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Mary Beard presents a detailed account of Pompeii, drawing on archaeological finds to illuminate Roman daily life before Vesuvius struck.

ISBN-13 9780674045866 ASIN 0674045866 Views 263 Publisher Belknap Press: An Imprint of Harvard University Press Year 2010 Edition First Edition Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 384 Created February 28, 2026 Updated September 21, 2026
About This Book

This book examines the archaeological evidence and historical records of Pompeii.

It reconstructs aspects of Roman society, architecture, and culture from the preserved city.

The author discusses how new discoveries continue to reshape our understanding of the site.

Readers gain insight into both the catastrophe and the vibrant community that once thrived there.

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