| Author |
Curti, Pier Ambrogio, 1819-1899 |
| Title |
Pompei e le sue rovine, Vol. 3 (of 3)
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| Original Publication |
Milano: Sanvito, 1872, copyright 1873, copyright 1874.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 33.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Pompei e le sue rovine, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by Pier Ambrogio Curti is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the archaeological discoveries of the ancient city of Pompeii, exploring its military, architectural, and societal structures as well as the Roman way of life as evidenced by the ruins. The comprehensive nature of this account seeks to give readers an in-depth understanding of how the Romans lived and fought in a city that was ultimately preserved under volcanic ash. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the military district of Pompeii and the significance of the Pagus Augustus Felix, highlighting the organization and structure of the Roman military. Curti presents a detailed examination of various military ranks, formations, and the training of soldiers, setting the stage for a discussion of Pompeii’s unique archaeological findings. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of discipline within the military, showcasing how these elements contributed to the broader context of Roman public life, ultimately foreshadowing further insights into the city’s residential architecture and private life in the following sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
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| Subject |
Pompeii (Extinct city)
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| Subject |
Campania (Italy)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72323 |
| Release Date |
Dec 5, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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