Overview
The Buried Cities of Campania or Pompeii and Herculaneum: Their History, Their Destruction, and Their Remains is a book written by William Henry Davenport Adams in 1868. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Pompeii and Herculaneum, two ancient Roman cities that were buried under volcanic ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The author describes the daily life of the people who lived in these cities, their customs, beliefs, and architecture. He also explores the events that led to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the destruction of these cities. The book is accompanied by illustrations and photographs of the remains of Pompeii and Herculaneum, including their buildings, artifacts, and artwork. The Buried Cities of Campania or Pompeii and Herculaneum is a valuable resource for historians, archaeologists, and anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: William Henry Davenport Adams
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Oct 27, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 292 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1437232957
- | ISBN-13: 9781437232950
