""The Pompeia"" is a book written by Franklin Webster Smith in 1889. It is a reproduction of the House of Pansa, a famous ancient Roman villa located in Pompeii, Italy, which was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The book contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of the various rooms, courtyards, and decorations of the villa, as well as its historical and cultural significance. It also provides a brief overview of the city of Pompeii and its destruction, making it an informative and fascinating read ...
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""The Pompeia"" is a book written by Franklin Webster Smith in 1889. It is a reproduction of the House of Pansa, a famous ancient Roman villa located in Pompeii, Italy, which was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The book contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of the various rooms, courtyards, and decorations of the villa, as well as its historical and cultural significance. It also provides a brief overview of the city of Pompeii and its destruction, making it an informative and fascinating read for history buffs and anyone interested in ancient architecture and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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