Pompeii : the life of a Roman town - Beard, Mary, 1955-; Folio Society (London, England) (London : Folio Society, 2013)
Chapter 1. Living in the old city -- ch. 2. Street life -- ch. 3. House and home -- ch. 4. Painting and decorating -- ch. 5. Earning a living: baker, banker and Garum maker -- ch. 6. Who ran the city -- ch. 7. The pleasures of the body: food, wine, sex and baths -- ch. 8. Fun and games -- ch. 9. A city full of gods.
Preface by Ferdinand Mount.
Maps on endpapers.
In green coloured cardboard slipcase (26 cm.)
Pompeii: the life of a Roman town was first published by Profile Books in 2008. This edition follows the text of the first edition with minor emendations.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-362) and index.
Three-quarter bound in clothe by Lachenmaier (Reutlingen, Germany) with a Modigliani paper printed side.
Keywords: Pompeii (Extinct city); Rome -- History -- Republic, 265 B.C.-30 B.C; Rome -- Social life and customs