Court, Sarah
Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary - History and Heritage
- ISBN 13:
- 9781606066287
- author:
- Court, Sarah
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Getty Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 25.1 x 20.3 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Rome,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The House of the Bicentenary: A Story of Herculaneum's Rediscovery and Preservation This book tells the story of the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum, destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, and one of its most beautifully decorated private residences, the House of the Bicentenary. The town's rediscovery in the 18th century, excavation in the 19th and 20th centuries, and its cultural significance in modern times are all recounted in vivid detail. The book takes readers on an interpretive tour of the ancient town, before focusing on the House of the Bicentenary, a residence with original rooms, magnificent wall paintings and mosaics, and remarkable documents that illuminate daily life in the ancient world. Recent discoveries about the site and its famous papyrus manuscripts, as well as ongoing conservation initiatives, are also brought up to date.
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