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Title: The Wonders of Pompeii

Note: Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Taavi Kalju and the
Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at
http: //dp.rastko.net. (This file was made using scans of
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Summary: "The Wonders of Pompeii" by Marc Monnier is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides an engaging exploration of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, focusing on its vibrant life before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The book combines detailed descriptions of the city’s history, architecture, and the excavation efforts that brought its ruins to light. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for a fascinating journey through Pompeii, discussing both its past and the excavation process that revealed the city after centuries of burial. Monnier outlines the city’s historical significance, its structure, and the various activities of its inhabitants, highlighting the vibrant life that once thrived there. He also gives insight into the excavation efforts, introducing figures like Signor Fiorelli, who played a crucial role in recovering the city’s treasures. The author emphasizes the interplay between the devastation caused by the eruption and the preservation of history that followed, emphasizing that while Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii, it also preserved its secrets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Monnier, Marc, 1827-1885

EBook No.: 17290

Published: Dec 12, 2005

Downloads: 139

Language: English

Subject: Pompeii (Extinct city)

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Wonders of Pompeii

Note: Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Taavi Kalju and the
Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at
http: //dp.rastko.net. (This file was made using scans of
public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital
Libraries.)

Summary: "The Wonders of Pompeii" by Marc Monnier is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides an engaging exploration of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, focusing on its vibrant life before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The book combines detailed descriptions of the city’s history, architecture, and the excavation efforts that brought its ruins to light. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for a fascinating journey through Pompeii, discussing both its past and the excavation process that revealed the city after centuries of burial. Monnier outlines the city’s historical significance, its structure, and the various activities of its inhabitants, highlighting the vibrant life that once thrived there. He also gives insight into the excavation efforts, introducing figures like Signor Fiorelli, who played a crucial role in recovering the city’s treasures. The author emphasizes the interplay between the devastation caused by the eruption and the preservation of history that followed, emphasizing that while Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii, it also preserved its secrets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Monnier, Marc, 1827-1885

EBook No.: 17290

Published: Dec 12, 2005

Downloads: 139

Language: English

Subject: Pompeii (Extinct city)

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.