Herculaneum – Italy′s Buried Treasure
Herculaneum – Italy′s Buried Treasure
paperback
Published:
31 March, 2006
Description
A vivid portrayal of life in Pompeii's sister city, this book includes a detailed description of the ancient Villa dei Papiri, on which the present Getty Museum in Malibu is modeled.
This vivid re-creation of life in Pompeii's sister city includes a detailed description of the ancient Villa dei Papiri, on which the present Getty Museum in Malibu is modeled. Library Journal called the first edition "a fascinating book. The daily life of the Romans, rich and poor, has been wonderfully re-created." And the New York Times pronounced it "exciting reading . . . a spirited guide."
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780892361649 |
| ISBN10 | 0892361646 |
| Number Of Pages | 238 |
| Item Weight | 546 g |
| Product Dimensions | 155 x 234 x 18 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Getty Trust Publications |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Praise for the first edition: A fascinating book. The daily life of the Romans, rich and poor, has been wonderfully recreated. --Library Journal
Exciting reading...A spirited guide. --The New York Times
Praise for the first edition: A fascinating book. The daily life of the Romans, rich and poor, has been wonderfully recreated. --Library Journal
Exciting reading...A spirited guide. --The New York Times
Praise for the first edition: A fascinating book. The daily life of the Romans, rich and poor, has been wonderfully recreated. --Library Journal
Exciting reading...A spirited guide. --The New York Times
Praise for the first edition: A fascinating book. The daily life of the Romans, rich and poor, has been wonderfully recreated. --Library Journal
Exciting reading...A spirited guide. --The New York Times
Praise for the first edition A fascinating book. The daily life of the Romans, rich and poor, has been wonderfully recreated. --Library Journal
Exciting reading...A spirited guide. --The New York Times