Pompeii

The History, Life, and Art of the Buried City

AvMarisa Ranieri Panetta

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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This comprehensive volume recounts the history, daily life, and art of Pompeii, from its origins to the tragic eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. Curated by archaeologist Marisa Ranieri Panetta with contributions from field specialists and the Archaeological Superintendencies of Pompeii and Naples, this overview blends scientific rigor with engaging historical narration. Spectacular photography by Araldo De Luca leads readers through streets, frescoed houses, workshops, theatres, and necropolises, capturing the vitality of the buried city and its key role in understanding Roman civilization. This museum-level visual overview is inviting for lovers and learners of archaeology, ancient history, and cultural heritage.Stunning Visual Representation: Includes exclusive photography by Araldo De Luca of Pompeii’s sites, frescoes, and sculptures.Wide Appeal of Pompeii: Ideal for lovers of archaeology, Roman history, art, and cultural travel.Immersive Experience: Allows readers to explore Pompeii in depth, beyond the typical tourist experience, and reveals daily life, architecture and the human stories of the buried city.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-09-14
Mått:230 x 320 x 43 mm
Vikt:2 849 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:416
Förlag:White Star
ISBN:9788854422353

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Marisa Ranieri Panetta, archaeologist, has long contributed to scientific outreach in l’Espresso and specialised journals. Author of historical and archival research and curator of conferences, she has received international awards such as “Media Save Art” (Iccrom–Unesco, 1997), “Theodor Mommsen” (2002), and “Corrado Alvaro” (2014). Her works include Nerone. Il principe rosso, Vesuvius, Le donne di Augusto, Messalina e la Roma imperiale dei suoi tempi, Le donne che fecero l’impero.

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PREFACE (Stefano De Caro, Pietro Giovanni Guzzo, Valeria Sampaolo)INTRODUCTION (Marisa Ranieri Panetta)THE DISCOVERY AND HISTORY OF POMPEII (Pietro Giovanni Guzzo)PUBLIC LIFE (Elio Lo Cascio)RELIGIOUS LIFE (Stefania Adamo Muscettola)COMMERCIAL LIFE (Eliodoro Savino, Marina Taliercio, Antonio Varone)PRIVATE LIFE (Alfredina Storchi Marino, Marisa Ranieri Panetta, Antonio Varone, Antonio D’Ambrosio)LIFESTYLES (Ernesto De Carolis, Stefania Adamo Muscettola, Valeria Sampaolo, Annamaria Ciarallo)OPLONTIS (Stefano De Caro)MOUNT VESUVIUS AND THE ERUPTION (Antonio Varone, Ernesto De Carolis)CHRONOLOGY (Marisa Raniera Panetta)GLOSSARYBIBLIOGRAPHYINDEX