Rediscovering Antiquity: Karl Weber and the Excavation of Herculaneum, Pompeii and Stabiae
USA: Cambridge University Press, 2011.
No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. Unused; 10 inches tall; 394 pages with an index and chapter notes; illustrated.
The author offers a detailed exploration of Karl Weber's pivotal role in the rediscovery of ancient Roman cities buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. The study highlights Weber's significant contributions to the early excavations of Herculaneum, Pompeii, and Stabiae, focusing on his methodology, the challenges he faced, and the broader historical impact of these excavations.
Parslow provides a thorough analysis of Weber's excavation techniques, offering a nuanced understanding of his methods and the difficulties encountered by early archaeologists using rudimentary tools.
Through Parslow's scholarly insight, this work not only examines Weber's archaeological efforts but also underscores the profound influence of these early digs in shaping our understanding of ancient Roman life and culture.
Subjects: Archaeological Excavations, Roman History, Herculaneum, Pompeii, Stabiae, Karl Weber, Ancient Roman Civilization, History, Archaeology, Ancient History.
Item #20647
ISBN: 0521646642
Price: $50.00
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