Pompeii A.D. 79: Treasures from the National Archaeological Museum, Naples, and the Pompeii Antiquarium

by Bryan Ward-Perkins

221 pp., profusely illus. in color & b/w, 4to.

Genres: Nonfiction, Art History, History, Art

221 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

Bryan Ward-Perkins is an archaeologist and historian of the later Roman Empire and early Middle Ages, with a particular focus on the transitional period between those two eras, an historical sub-field also known as Late Antiquity. Ward-Perkins is a fellow and tutor in history at Trinity College, Oxford. The son of historian John Bryan Ward-Perkins, he was born and raised in Rome and spoke Italian from childhood.

Reviews

[Karin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Things I learned from this book:
1. When reading art books on the bus make sure you don't turn the page until everyone around you is also ready to move on.
2. 4 year olds make great art critics and are able to see pirates in absolutely any image.
3. I'd like to visit Pompeii for real.

[Jay Cardam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some nice line plans of villas and temples, as well as a good deal of beautiful art.