Houses And Society In Pompeii And Herculaneum

Few sources reveal the life of the ancient Romans as vividly as do the houses preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius. Wealthy Romans lavished resources on shaping their surroundings to impress their crowds of visitors. This book explores the rich potential of the houses of Pompeii and Herculaneum to offer insights into Roman social life.

• | By (Author): Andrew Wallace-Hadrill
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• | Publisher: Princeton University Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 28, 1996
• | Country of Publication: United States
• | Number of Pages: 272 pages
• | Language: Not available
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0007233485
• | ISBN-13: 9780691029092