Herculaneum: Past and Future - Couverture rigide

Wallace-Hadrill, Andrew

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0711231427 ISBN 13 : 9780711231429

Editeur : Frances Lincoln, 2011

Synopsis

In ad 79, the volcano Vesuvius erupted, burying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under ash and rock, and leaving them remarkably well preserved for centuries. While Pompeii has been extensively written about and popularized, the remains of its sister city, a smaller yet wealthier community close to the sea, are less widely known, but they have yielded spectacular archaeological evidence. This is the first major study of Herculaneum since that of Joseph Jay Deiss, published in 1966 and last revised in 1993. And in any language there have only ever been a handful of books available, mostly guidebooks and exhibition catalogues. Herculaneum is based on the latest excavation work and incorporates much new material that has revolutionized our understanding of the site. The book draws on a decade's work with the Herculaneum Conservation Project which, thanks to the Packard Humanities Institute, has begun to reverse the neglect of previous years which had reduced this extraordinary site to a critical condition.Illustrated with more than 300 newly taken colour photographs and archive illustrations, plus eight spectacular 360-degree panoramas, it is the definitive overview for the general public of what we know and understand about Herculaneum, of what is still unknown and mysterious, and of the potential for future discoveries in both archaeological and political contexts.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

"One could hardly ask for a clearer, more comprehensive, and better illustrated guide to Herculaneum." – Publishers Weekly

Winner of the Felicia A Holton Book Award 2013, from the Archaeological Institute of America

On 24 August A.D. 79, the volcano Vesuvius erupted, burying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under ash and rock and leaving them remarkably well preserved for centuries. While Pompeii has been extensively written about and popularized, the remains of its sister city, a smaller yet wealthier community close to the sea, are less widely known. This significant addition to the few available books focusing on Herculaneum is the first major study of the spectacular archaeological findings there since Joseph Jay Deiss' book, published in 1966 and last revised in 1993. It is based on the latest excavation work and incorporates much new material that has revolutionized our understanding of the site. Illustrated with 300 recent color photographs, it is the definitive overview for the general public of what we know and understand about Herculaneum, of what is still unknown and mysterious, and of the potential for future discoveries in both archaeological and political contexts.

Revue de presse :

Andrew Wallace-Hadrill knows more about Herculaneum than anyone since AD 79. Here he distils that expertise to get right to the heart of this little Roman town. It's a must-read not just for anyone who plans to visit this amazing site, but for anyone who want to understand how the ordinary Roman world worked. --Mary Beard

In this outstanding book, Andrew Wallace-Hadrill makes an impassioned and utterly compelling case for taking Herculaneum more seriously... [he] paints a vivid portrait, but he never extrapolates beyond the evidence. He simply relies on impressive learning and good old-fashioned scholarly caution, and the results are magnificent. --Geographical

For all its familiarity, this tale of Herculaneum's demise is a myth. A myth that is systematically destroyed in Andrew Wallace-Hadrill's latest book: the first comprehensive study of the town in 40 years. This authoritative, highly readable, and lavishly illustrated account by an acknowledged expert is not a guidebook... Wallace-Hadrill provides a vivd and enthralling glimpse of everyday Roman urban life. This book will fascinate anyone interested in Vesuvian archaeology, town life, or the Roman world. --Current World Archaeology

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Frances Lincoln
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0711231427
• ISBN 13: 9780711231429
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 352