Pompeii. A Roman city

Pompeii holds one surprise after another. Ongoing excavations constantly reveal masterpieces that had remained hidden for two thousand years. It continues to captivate the international public, standing as one of the world's most important archaeological attractions. What draws visitors to Pompeii is the chance to see-up close and in a form of "immersive reality" that is tangible rather than virtual-houses, furnishings, streets, and meeting places, as well as taverns, public baths, laundries, and even the poignant plaster casts of its final inhabitants. In short, it offers a glimpse into the daily life of a first-century Roman city, frozen in time by a rain of incandescent ash following the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Yet, the site's appeal also lies in the extraordinary history of its excavation and restoration, and the adventurous tales surrounding its discovery. This book takes us inside these spaces, describing their layout and showcasing their stunning painted decorations-unique examples of Roman art-while reconstructing the life that once unfolded along these streets. It achieves this through a clear, engaging, and up-to-date text, accompanied by a spectacular array of images.