Herculaneum
Download or Read eBook Herculaneum PDF written by Joseph Jay Deiss and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 1989-09-21 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Joseph Jay Deiss |
| Publisher | : Getty Publications |
| Total Pages | : 244 |
| Release | : 1989-09-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0892361646 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780892361649 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Herculaneum by : Joseph Jay Deiss
Book excerpt: A vivid portrayal of life in Pompeii's sister city, this book includes a detailed description of the ancient Villa dei Papiri, on which the present Getty Museum in Malibu is modeled. This vivid re-creation of life in Pompeii's sister city includes a detailed description of the ancient Villa dei Papiri, on which the present Getty Museum in Malibu is modeled. Library Journal called the first edition "a fascinating book. The daily life of the Romans, rich and poor, has been wonderfully re-created." And the New York Times pronounced it "exciting reading . . . a spirited guide."
