Houses and Society in Pompeii and Herculaneum by Andrew Wallace-Hadrill

Houses and Society in Pompeii and Herculaneum by Andrew Wallace-Hadrill

Few sources reveal the life of the ancient Romans as vividly as do the houses preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius. Wealthy Romans lavished resources on shaping their surroundings to impress their crowds of visitors. This book explores the rich potential of the houses of Pompeii and Herculaneum to offer insights into Roman social life.

Winner of the James RWiseman Award, Archaeological Institute of America One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 1994 "Wallace-Hadrill's book now joins the ranks of the revisionist studies [of Pompeian society], but far surpasses them in the breadth of its vision and the fundamental nature of its challenge to the Maiurian orthodoxy. Wallace-Hadrill belongs to a rare breed, the social historian who has an intimate first-hand knowledge of the archaeological evidence; and this book is a fitting witness to the benefits which such a range of interest can bestow. It is a major statement in its field, and will set the agenda for future generations of researchers into Pompeian society."--Roger Ling, Burlington Magazine "[In] this splendidly illustrated book ... Wallace-Hadrill argues for a new understanding of urban life in the early [Roman] empire. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in Greco-Roman study."--Richard S. Ascough, Religious Studies Review

Andrew Wallace-Hadrill is Professor of Classics at the University of Reading in England.

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ISBN 13	9780691029092
ISBN 10	0691029091
Title	Houses and Society in Pompeii and Herculaneum
Author	Andrew Wallace-Hadrill
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Princeton University Press
Year published	1996-07-28
Number of pages	272
Prizes	Runner-up for Choice Magazine Outstanding Reference/Academic Book Award 1994
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