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Pompeii : History, Life and Afterlife by Ling, Roger is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Pompeii : History, Life and Afterlife about?
Roger Ling describes the day-to-day life of Pompeii's inhabitants on the eve of the fatal eruption in AD 79, as well as the eruption itself and its aftermath. The city was rediscovered in the late 16th century, and since then archaeologists have discovered more and more of the city’s past. The author concludes with an assessment of the conflicting demands of conservation and public access.
Who reads Pompeii : History, Life and Afterlife?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Ling, Roger
- Publisher
- Tempus Publishing, Limited
- Published
- 2005
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780752414591
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Anthropology, Sociology, History
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (7 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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