Gulf of Naples: Archaeology and History of an Ancient Land - Hardcover

Pappalardo, Umberto

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8877433167 ISBN 13: 9788877433169

Publisher: Arsenale, 2009

Synopsis

Campania, the Italian region of which Naples is the capital, has a long history stretching back to its colonization by the ancient Greeks, and despite earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, remains one of the most populous areas of Europe. Lavishly illustrated with colour photographs, this volume explores the region's astonishing heritage of Greek and Roman monuments, including the wonders of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum, Sorrento and Capri, while special features focus on its role in literature, archaeology and volcanology.

About this title

Product Description:

A travel book on discovering Naples: the Italian city with a great historical tradition. From the Greek period to Goethe.

Synopsis:

Campania is a fascinating Italian region revealing the exemplary and close bonds that can arise between human life and the territory sustaining it. The richness of this land has resulted in the area been known, since ancient times as Campania Felix. The unique natural beauty of these lands and, in particular, the Gulf of Naples characterised by its volcanic landscape, are joined by extraordinary archaeological sites such as Pompeii, Herculaneum, Capri and Sorrento. This book traces the history of this unique region through its majestic archaeology and landscapes.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arsenale
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 8877433167
• ISBN 13: 9788877433169
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 200
• Illustrator: Pedicini Luciano