Originally published in French, this 1872 edition of The Wonders of Pompeii includes a history of the city with chapters about the forum, theaters, streets and specific buildings. Full-page etchings illustrate the magnitude of the catastrophe. With the rediscovery of the city in 1599, scholars from all over the world have had over 400 years to scour the streets and alleys, gaining unparalleled insight into an ancient culture.
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