Pompeii : The Life of a Roman Town

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Pompeii: The Life of a Roman Town by an acclaimed classicist is a groundbreaking exploration that brings history to life like never before. This award-winning book, WINNER OF THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE 2008, challenges common misconceptions about the ancient Roman town of Pompeii, making it a must-read for anyone intrigued by history.

Delve into the captivating ruins of Pompeii, buried under the ash of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. This comprehensive narrative not only guides you through the timeline of the eruption, but it also uncovers:

  • The revised timeline of the eruption, likely occurring months later than traditionally believed.
  • Astonishing insights into Roman bath hygiene, often misrepresented as germ-ridden communal spaces.
  • The surprising truth about the number of brothels, with evidence suggesting there was probably just one.
  • The actual death toll, speculated to be less than ten percent of the population.

Through engaging prose and meticulous scholarship, this book dismantles myths and presents an extraordinary portrait of Pompeii as a thriving town. Each page invites readers to travel back in time, gaining a richer understanding of the Roman Empire and the impact of its tragic demise.

Whether you are a history enthusiast, a student of archaeology, or simply curious about ancient civilizations, Pompeii: The Life of a Roman Town is an essential addition to your reading list. Experience the past as you have never seen it before and connect with a story that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Product Information

ISBN: 9781861975966
Author: Professor Mary Beard
Format: Paperback / softback
Imprint: Profile Books Ltd
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 24 mm
Publication Date: 16 July, 2009
Pagination: 368 pages
Weight: 292g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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