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40 pp.
| Barron's |
April, 2015 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7641-6766-9$18.99
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Somchith Vongprachanh.
The famous ancient Roman city, destroyed when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE, is explored both in the book and through an included CD-ROM. Many of the better-known and preserved locations within the city are discussed in detail, with illustrations and photos of the sites and artifacts bringing the city to life but cluttering the spreads. The "virtual 3D tour" offers limited interactivity.