Pompeii: A History Of The City And The Eruption Of Mount Vesuvius (History Shorts) - 9781629171340

Pompeii was one of most advanced cities of its time; it had a complex water system, gymnasium, and an amphitheater. Despite it's advancements, there was one thing it wasn't ready for: Mount Vesuvius?the volcano that led to its ultimate doom. The 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius was one of the worst disasters in all of European history. In a near instant, over 15,000 people were dead and a city was completely destroyed. This book looks at the rise, fall, and rediscovery of the great city of Pompeii.

Author: Fergus Mason, Historycaps

Publisher: Golgotha Press

Publication Date: Apr 10, 2016

Number of Pages: 122 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback/History

ISBN-10: 1629171344

ISBN-13: 9781629171340