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Pompeii, Herculaneum, Mt. Vesuvius

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Pompeii, Herculaneum, Mt. Vesuvius

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Pompeii, Herculaneum, Mt. Vesuvius
Pompeii, Herculaneum, Mt. Vesuvius

Explore ancient ruins’ secrets, tragedy, and history.

If you're fascinated by the relics of antiquity and the poignant tales they tell, you'll find this book a portal into the ancient world. Stefano Giuntoli provides a rich narrative that vividly resurrects the lifestyle of the Romans before the fateful eruption of Vesuvius. This is a book for anyone who wants to connect with history on a personal level, right from the comfort of their own armchair.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9788870097382
Author: stefano-giuntoli
Publisher: BONECHI EDIZIONI
Date of Publication: 1991-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Travel
Related Topics: Ancient History, Roman, Guidebook, History, Travelogue
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 2 readers)

Description

The Golden Book of Pompeii, Herculaneum & Mount Vesuvius is a colourful guide with pictures and cultural information on these ancient Roman cities. Explore the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, discover the calm majesty of the Bonechi guides are the perfect way to travel without leaving home.
 

Explore ancient ruins’ secrets, tragedy, and history.

If you're fascinated by the relics of antiquity and the poignant tales they tell, you'll find this book a portal into the ancient world. Stefano Giuntoli provides a rich narrative that vividly resurrects the lifestyle of the Romans before the fateful eruption of Vesuvius. This is a book for anyone who wants to connect with history on a personal level, right from the comfort of their own armchair.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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