Judith Harris SIGNED Pompeii Awakened Naples Volcanic Eruption Rome Italy 1st

Description: Pompeii Awakened: A Story of Rediscovery by Judith HarrisPresentation copy inscribed, dated and signed by the author on the title page thus: "For Jeffrey Preston with best wishes Judith Harris IV III VIII"; I.B. Tauris & Co Ltd 2007 1st ed, 308pp., text generally sound albeit with just a hint of browning to pages, very slight browning to the page extremities at the very top, side and bottom, spine very slightly cocked and front board just the slightest bit warped, some bumping and rubbing to the top and bottom of the spine (more so to the top), both boards somewhat marked, the dust jacket is slightly rubbed and creased at top and bottom (most noticeably to the top and bottom of the spine), both front and rear have some marks, scratches & indentations.On that fateful day in AD 79 the city of Pompeii was lost, and in time its location, inhabitants and even its name were buried and forgotten. Not until 1755 did it emerge from its layer of volcanic rock, and the impact of that discovery was immediate and far-reaching. The evocative story of Pompeii's awakening lies not just in its uniquely preserved classical remains but also in the powerful impact it made on Europe's cultural imagination. In her rich account of those who sifted through its artefacts, we read of Nelson, Napoleon and Mussolini. Harris has delved into ancient diaries and descended deep underground to assess the latest excavations. As the sleeping city re-awakens in her hands, Pompeii casts its spell once more, bewitching those who seek to unearth its buried secrets.Will ship by Royal Mail 1st Class Signed for, well packaged.(£5.55/rafa) Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

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