Pompeii : the vanished city /
by the editors of Time-Life Books.
- Alexandria, Va. : Time-Life Books, c1992.
- 168 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
- Lost civilizations .
- Lost civilizations. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-165) and index.
When darkness came rolling over the land -- Essay: The hour of death -- Across the ages, the hum of life -- Essay: a god at every turn -- The Pompeians at home -- Essay: Houses raised from the ashes -- The miracles and mysteries of Herculaneum -- Essay: An eye for nature.
Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in ancient Pompeii, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.