Description
Examines the impact of scientific advances - including volcanology - archaeological innovations, and contemporary politics upon interpretations of Pompeii
About the Author
Alison E. Cooley is Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick.
Reviews
Cooley's is the first comprehensive overview of the history of the Pompeii excavations, and the discussion of the casual explorations of the site that seem to have occurred prior to the official beginning in the mid-18th century presents material that few of us have ever examined. -- New England Classical Journal
An indispensable exploration of the story of Pompeii after its destruction, including the influence of historical context on the priorities of excavation, the role of the ancient town and its burial in modern thought, culture, and scholarship - a must-read for a full understanding of the site and its impact * Michael A Anderson, Professor of Classical Archaeology, San Francisco State University, USA *
Book Information
ISBN 9780715631614
Author Dr Alison E. Cooley
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Bristol Classical Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 250g
Dimensions(mm) 233mm * 156mm * 13mm