Pompeii : history, life and afterlife

Roger Ling describes the day-to-day life of Pompeii's inhabitants on the eve of the fatal eruption in AD 79, as well as the eruption itself and its aftermath. The city was rediscovered in the late 16th century, and since then archaeologists have discovered more and more of the city’s past. The author concludes with an assessment of the conflicting demands of conservation and public access. This Book Describes The Day-to-day Life Of Pompeii's Inhabitants On The Eve Of The Fatal Eruption In Ad 79, As Well As The Eruption Itself And Its Aftermath. The City Was Rediscovered In The Late 16th Century, And Since Then Archaeologists Have Discovered More And More Of The City's Past. Contains An Assessment Of The Conflicting Demands Of Conservation And Public Access. 1. Introduction -- 2. Pompeii Before The Romans -- 3. The Roman Colony -- 4. The Early Empire -- 5. The Last Years -- 6. Life In The City -- Demography -- Civic Administration -- Religion -- Economic Life -- Social Life -- Domestic Life -- The Urban Fabric -- Summary -- 7. Pompeii After The Eruption. Roger Ling. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 181-183) And Index.