Pompeii's Secrets

Pompeii's Secrets

Author: Alan Lloyd

Publisher: Souvenir Press

Published: 2013-06-01

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 0285642340

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Combining fictional characterisation and factual research Alan Lloyd asks who were these people who lived in Pompeii and what were their lives like in those last days before the disaster? Alan Lloyd, an acclaimed historian and novelist, breathes life into the ghosts that haunt the empty streets, quiet courtyards and silent rooms of Pompeii while stirring the imagination of everyone who has seen the well-preserved ruins of the ancient city. Through the eyes of Taras, Lloyd's imaginatively reconstructed narrator, we discover the real Pompeii, its geography, history and culture with a compelling urgency as the city's last day approaches. Alan Lloyd's brand of popular history concentrates on the details and colour that make for engrossing reading, the skilful depiction of a seminal moment in history and, above all, a readable narrative. Pompeii's Secrets is an engrossing adventure novel, as well as a fascinating historical survey.


Secrets of Pompeii

Secrets of Pompeii

Author: Emidio De Albentiis

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 0892369418

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The remains of the ancient city of Pompeii, frozen in time following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in a.d. 79, have provided invaluable evidence of daily life, not only in Rome's provinces, but in its larger urban centers as well. This book provides a fascinating look at how ancient Romans interacted in their public squares and marketplaces, how they worshipped, decorated their homes, and spent their leisure time--at the theater, in the gymnasium, and in the baths and brothels. Illustrated with photographs of architectural remains and exquisite details from a range of ancient artworks, including wall paintings, sculptures, mosaics, and carved reliefs, the book offers a glimpse into a lost world.


Secrets of Pompeii

Secrets of Pompeii

Author: Tim O'Shei

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2015-12-21

Total Pages: 47

ISBN-13: 1515730328

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Dig through the ruins at the base of the mighty Mount Vesuvius to discover the archeological wonder of the once-buried city of Pompeii. What do the site's ornate buildings and sculptures tell us about how the ancient Romans lived? And what can be gleaned from the body casts of those who died in Mount Vesuvius' massive outburst? Travel along with scientists to find out how their discoveries shed light on this historic site's deepest mysteries. Unlocking the secrets of the past is just an artifact away!


The Pirates of Pompeii

The Pirates of Pompeii

Author: Caroline Lawrence

Publisher: Orion Children's Books

Published: 2010-12-09

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 1444003534

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It is AD 79 and Mount Vesuvius has erupted, destroying Pompeii. Among the thousands of people huddled in refugee camps along the bay of Naples are Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan the Jewish boy, Nubia the African slave-girl, and Lupus the mute beggar boy. When the friends discover that children are being kidnapped from the camps, they start to investigate and soon solve the mystery of the pirates of Pompeii. A terrifically exciting and dramatic story packed with superb historical detail.


What Happened to Pompeii?

What Happened to Pompeii?

Author: Charlie Samuels

Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC

Published: 2017-07-15

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1502628023

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Much of ancient Pompeii remained intact when the city was rediscovered, preserved by the volcanic ash of Mount Vesuvius. This preservation presented artifacts that serve as clues for archaeologists to piece together what life was like for these Roman people. This book delves into who found these buried cities and what was involved in uncovering Pompeii’s past. Brightly colored photographs and informational sidebars give readers the tools to become excited about this archaeological mystery.


The Secrets of Vesuvius

The Secrets of Vesuvius

Author: Sara Bisel

Publisher: Mississauga, Ont. : Random House of Canada

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780394221984

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By "reading" the bones of people killed in the town of Herculaneum by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, an anthropologist reconstructs their lives.


Mysteries of Pompeii

Mysteries of Pompeii

Author: Laura Hamilton Waxman

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Published: 2017-08

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1512440175

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Two thousand years ago, a volcanic eruption buried a city in modern Italy. Centuries later, archaeologists discovered Pompeii. Learn what they discovered about life in ancient Rome, including food, homes, gladiator fights, and more!


The Fires of Vesuvius

The Fires of Vesuvius

Author: Mary Beard

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2010-04-30

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 0674045866

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Pompeii is the most famous archaeological site in the world, visited by more than two million people each year. Here, acclaimed historian Beard explores what kind of town it was, and what it can reveal about "ordinary" life there.


The Brothel of Pompeii

The Brothel of Pompeii

Author: Sarah Levin-Richardson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2019-05-23

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1108496873

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Offers an in-depth exploration of the only assured brothel from the Greco-Roman world, illuminating the lives of both prostitutes and clients.