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Secrets of Pompeii, everyday life in ancient Rome, Emidio de Albentiis ; photography by Alfredo and Pio Foglia ; [edited by Luisa Chiap]

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Secrets of Pompeii, everyday life in ancient Rome, Emidio de Albentiis ; photography by Alfredo and Pio Foglia ; [edited by Luisa Chiap]

Language

eng

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Includes bibliographical references

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illustrations

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no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Secrets of Pompeii

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

255901999

Responsibility statement

Emidio de Albentiis ; photography by Alfredo and Pio Foglia ; [edited by Luisa Chiap]

Sub title

everyday life in ancient Rome

Table Of Contents

Daily life of the ancient Romans and the reasons it fascinates us -- Political, economic, judicial, and religious heart of the city -- Elections and election propaganda -- Religious reasons and ritual methods for blood sacrifices -- Cult of Dionysos and its traces in Pompeii -- Sports and physical fitness -- Games and gladiators -- Day at the Baths -- Theater and its genres -- Music in dramatic spectacles and in everyday life -- Macellum in Pompeii, an example of a multiuse building -- Shops, commerce, and artisans' workshops -- in the service of Venus : brothels as places of business, pleasure, and the exploitation of slaves -- Decoration of houses at Pompeii -- Life at home -- To die rich : the funeral as status symbol -- Plan of Pompeii and location of the principal structures

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