Vesuvius, A.D. 79: The Destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum

by Ernesto De Carolis, Giovanni Patricelli

In A.D. 79, Mount Vesuvius exploded in a hail of volcanic rock, sending clouds of fine ash and deadly gases over surrounding towns and farms and burying every trace of life. Two thousand people in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum died within hours. The authors present an account of the seismic and volcanic activity leading up to this cataclysmic event, as well as a detailed description of the eruption itself and its aftermath.

Genres: History

136 pages, Hardcover

First published November 13, 2003

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[J.M.]

Recommended for me by Amazon based on my previous purchases. Am a huge fan of the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 and would love to read this book.