Roman Pompeii: space and society
Editorial ROUTLEDGE
Mainland Spain
- Publisher ROUTLEDGE
- ISBN13 9780415391252
- ISBN10 0415391253
- Type Book
- Pages 216
- Published 2007
- Bookbinding Rustic
Sections
History And Civilization RomanRoman Pompeii: space and society
Editorial ROUTLEDGE
Mainland Spain
Book Details
In this innovative book, now available in paperback, Dr. Ray Laurence looks at the archaeological and literary evidence relating to the city of Pompeii from the viewpoint of architect, geographer and social scientist. Pompeii is used as a focus for many major debates in
classical history and archaeology, such as whether or not cities were planned and how the ancient economy worked. This study enhances our general understanding of the Roman world.
Pompeii is shown to have undergone considerable urban development, and Dr. Laurence emphasizes the relationship between the fabric of the city and the society that produced it. Local activities are located in both time and space and Pompeii's cultural identity is defined.