Pompeii - A History of the City and the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
Author(s): Fergus Mason; HistoryCaps (Editor)
Pompeii was one of most advanced cities of its time; it had a complex water system, gymnasium, and an amphitheater. Despite it's advancements, there was one thing it wasn't ready for: Mount Vesuvius--the volcano that led to its ultimate doom.The 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius was one of the worst disasters in all of European history. In a near instant, over 15,000 people were dead and a city was completely destroyed.This book looks at the rise, fall, and rediscovery of the great city of Pompeii.
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- : Golgotha Press
- : Golgotha
- : November 2013
- : books
Special Fields
- : Electronic book text
- : Fergus Mason; HistoryCaps (Editor)