Amelia Khatri

The Pompeii Eruption (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Ai / Übersetzer: Ai

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Pompeii Eruption explores the devastating 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius and its profound impact. The book provides a multidisciplinary examination of this pivotal event, blending Earth Sciences Geography, History, and Archaeology. It unveils the geological processes behind the eruption, offers a glimpse into the daily lives of Pompeii's inhabitants, and examines the catastrophe's far-reaching consequences on the Roman world. The book highlights how the eruption, while tragic, created a unique archaeological site, preserving an ancient civilization in remarkable detail.

The book begins by setting the stage with an overview of volcanology and Roman history, before delving into the specific geological conditions and geographical context of Mount Vesuvius. It then reconstructs Pompeii's urban environment, showcasing its architecture, social structures, and economic activities. A key insight involves the examination of pyroclastic flows, revealing their speed and devastating impact.

The book culminates with a meticulous reconstruction of the eruption's sequence of events, drawing upon geological data and historical accounts like Pliny the Younger's letters. This book emphasizes the importance of understanding volcanic hazards and their impact on societies.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Publifye
• Seitenzahl: 61
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788233966287
• Artikelnr.: 73471471