'An ideal introduction to one of the world's great classical sites' Sunday Times
Joanne Berry is a Roman historian and archaeologist, and a lecturer in Ancient History in the School of Arts and Humanities at Swansea University. Much of her research to date has focused on the ancient site of Pompeii. In 2008 she founded Blogging Pompeii, a news and discussion site for Pompeii and the archaeological sites of the Bay of Naples.
'Dazzling . . . an excellent companion' - The New York Times
'A triumph, a must for everyone interested in the most famous site
of the ancient world. Beautifully written and magnificently
illustrated, packed with fascinating information … Berry talks
about Pompeii’s people, history, religion, society, art, culture
and economic activity with a unique vividness, depth and breadth' -
Sunday Telegraph
'Highly readable and lavishly illustrated … a boon for archaeology
buffs' - Publishers Weekly
'Closely written, lavishly illustrated and aptly titled … from the
moment you open the book you are assailed with images of this
doomed city … Now, for an authentic taste of life in Pompeii you
don’t need to fly to Italy and visit the site. Just read this book'
- Minerva
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