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The Fires of Vesuvius: Pompeii Lost and Found,Used
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Pompeii is the most famous archaeological site in the world, visited by more than two million people each year. Yet it is also one of the most puzzling, with an intriguing and sometimes violent history, from the sixth century BCE to the present day.Destroyed by Vesuvius in 79 CE, the ruins of Pompeii offer the best evidence we have of life in the Roman Empire. But the eruptions are only part of the story. In The Fires of Vesuvius, acclaimed historian Mary Beard makes sense of the remains. She explores what kind of town it wasmore like Calcutta or the Costa del Sol?and what it can tell us about ordinary life there. From sex to politics, food to religion, slavery to literacy, Beard offers us the big picture even as she takes us close enough to the past to smell the bad breath and see the intestinal tapeworms of the inhabitants of the lost city. She resurrects the Temple of Isis as a testament to ancient multiculturalism. At the Suburban Baths we go from communal bathing to hygiene to erotica.Recently, Pompeii has been a focus of pleasure and loss: from Pink Floyds memorable rock concert to Primo Levis elegy on the victims. But Pompeii still does not give up its secrets quite as easily as it may seem. This book shows us how much more and less there is to Pompeii than a city frozen in time as it went about its business on 24 August 79.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Fires of Vesuvius: Pompeii Lost and Found' about? A: This book explores the archaeological site of Pompeii, detailing its historical significance from its destruction by Vesuvius in 79 CE to insights about ordinary life in the Roman Empire.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Mary Beard, an acclaimed historian known for her work on ancient Rome and its culture.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Fires of Vesuvius' published? A: The book was published on April 30, 2010.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers a range of topics including daily life, politics, religion, and social structures in ancient Pompeii, as well as its archaeological significance.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, offering detailed insights into Roman life and the historical context of Pompeii.
- Q: Can I find illustrations or images in this book? A: While the book focuses on text, it may include some illustrations or images relevant to the archaeological findings in Pompeii.
- Q: What is the main argument of Mary Beard in this book? A: Mary Beard argues that Pompeii offers a complex view of life in the Roman Empire, challenging simplistic narratives of a city frozen in time.
- Q: Where can I buy 'The Fires of Vesuvius: Pompeii Lost and Found'? A: You can purchase the book at various retailers, including online bookstores and local bookshops.