Herculaneum

Italy's Buried Treasure

Deiss Joseph Jay

A vivid portrayal of life in Pompeii's sister city, this book includes a detailed description of the ancient Villa dei Papiri, on which the present Getty Museum in Malibu is modeled.

About the Author

Joseph Jay Deiss was vice-director of the American Academy in Rome and has written several historical novels and biographies. He is the author of "Herculaneum: Italy's Buried Treasure", also published by the Getty Museum.

Reviews

"A fascinating book. The daily life of the Romans, rich and poor, has been wonderfully recreated" – Library Journal

"Exciting reading... A spirited guide" – The New York Times

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