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The Fires of Vesuvius

Destroyed by Vesuvius in 79 CE, the ruins of Pompeii offer the best evidence we have of life in the Roman Empire. But the eruptions are only part of the story. In The Fires of Vesuvius, acclaimed historian Mary Beard makes sense of the remains.


Author:

  • Mary Beard

Narrator:

  • Phyllida Nash

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 12 h 36 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • History
  • Europe
  • History
  • Prehistory

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