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- Page Count 384
- Publication Year 2010
- Publisher Belknap Press: An Imprint of Harvard University Press
- ISBN-13 9780674045866
The Fires of Vesuvius
By Mary Beard
Archival Summary & Scope
Acclaimed historian Mary Beard's *The Fires of Vesuvius* offers a groundbreaking re-evaluation of Pompeii. Moving beyond the catastrophic eruption of 79 CE, Beard unearths the city's complex history from the sixth century BCE to the present day, challenging the myth of a city "frozen in time." She delves into the realities of daily life in the Roman Empire, exploring aspects like sex, politics, food, religion, slavery, and literacy. By examining the ruins and recent discoveries, Beard reveals Pompeii's multiculturalism, social fabric, and intimate details, providing both the grand narrative and personal insights into this enduringly puzzling, iconic site.Archival Categorization Notes
This literature has been indexed under the primary pillar of Ancient Rome. It was manually vetted for the Read For Truth database because it provides educational insights into Everyday Life, assisting researchers in locating established secondary research within this specific taxonomy.
