Wilkinson, Paul
Pompeii: An Archaeological Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350129399
- author:
- Wilkinson, Paul
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 18.9 centimetres
- Genre:
- Travel, Europe, Italy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Pompeii: An Archaeological Guide offers a unique insight into the ancient Roman city, revealing its public spaces and private residences in a compact and user-friendly handbook. Written by an expert in the field, this guide helps to fill a gap in the market, providing a general introduction to the site and an authoritative summary of its buildings, artefacts, and paintings.
Illustrated with maps, plans, diagrams, and other images, the guide provides an unrivalled picture of the forum, temples, brothels, bath-houses, bakeries, gymnasia, amphitheatre, and other site buildings, including the famous House of the Faun. This authoritative handbook is an essential resource for anyone visiting the site, and a valuable resource for those interested in Roman archaeology.