This book presents translations of a wide selection of written records which survived the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, giving a vivid impression of what life was like in the town. From the labels on wine jars to scribbled insults, and from advertisements for gladiatorial contests to love poe[...]
The volume contains 450 pages of less easily available sources on this frequently studied period of Roman history, concentrating on a greater range of material more contemporary than Tacitus, Suetonius and Dio. It will be of use to students and teachers, studying Roman history in the UK and at Engli[...]