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Pompeii : the Day a City Died (92 Edition)

by Robert Etienne

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Synopsis:

Well-written, loaded with information, and with a rich assortment of illustrations, each Discoveries "RM" volume is a look at one facet of art, archaeology, music, history, philosophy, popular culture, science, or nature. These innovatively designed, affordably priced, compact paperbacks bring ideas to life and amplify our understanding of civilization in a new way.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 209) and index.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780810928558
Subtitle:
Pompeii
Author:
Etienne, Robert
Publisher:
Harry N. Abrams
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Italy
Subject:
Ancient - Rome
Subject:
Archaeology
Subject:
Antiquities
Subject:
Excavations (archaeology)
Subject:
Pompeii (extinct city)
Subject:
Pompeii
Subject:
Excavations (Archaeology) -- Italy -- Pompeii (Extinct city)
Subject:
Italy Antiquities Collection and preservation.
Subject:
Excavations
Subject:
Vesuvius
Edition Description:
Harry Abrams
Series:
Discoveries Harry Abrams
Series Volume:
85-15
Publication Date:
March 1992
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
215
Dimensions:
6.95x4.98x.59 in. .70 lbs.

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