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ISBN/UID: 9780199569366
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 13 January 2012
This book is a perfect fit for anyone fascinated by the intersection of history, art, and culture, who will be captivated by the journey of how the ancient city of Pompeii has inspired and shaped the human imagination over the centuries, revealing the enduring power of the past to influence our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
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The city of Pompeii has had an enormous impact on Western imaginations since its rediscovery under the ashes of the volcano that destroyed it in 79 CE. In the 250 years since excavations began, Pompeii has helped to bring the ancient world to life...
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417 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199569366
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 13 January 2012
This book is a perfect fit for anyone fascinated by the intersection of history, art, and culture, who will be captivated by the journey of how the ancient city of Pompeii has inspired and shaped the human imagination over the centuries, revealing the enduring power of the past to influence our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Description
The city of Pompeii has had an enormous impact on Western imaginations since its rediscovery under the ashes of the volcano that destroyed it in 79 CE. In the 250 years since excavations began, Pompeii has helped to bring the ancient world to life...
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