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#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER "Terrific . . . gripping . . . A literally shattering climax."—The New York Times Book Review All along the Mediterranean coast, the Roman empire’s richest citizens are relaxing in their luxurious villas, enjoying the last days of summer. The world’s largest...

Auriez-vous survécu à l'éruption du Vésuve si vous aviez habité à Pompéi en 79 après J.-C. ? Et quelle existence auriez-vous menée jusqu'alors ? Alberto Angela a retrouvé sept survivants et, à leurs côtés, il nous entraîne au coeur de leur quotidien dans les ruelles de Pompéi. Mais dans l'ombre de cette modeste colline inoffensive nommée "Vesuvius" sourd un tragique compte à rebours.

L'enterrement est un moment fort, solennel, unique... Mais le dernier hommage à un proche peut parfois devenir culte ! Les cérémonies sont souvent le théâtre d'événements étonnants, tantôt drôles, tantôt extravagants, mais toujours originaux. Entre rire et larmes, l'auteur nous ouvre les portes d'une profession qui préfère généralement le secret aux révélations. Cet ouvrage garanti "100 % vécu" vous permet de découvrir avec bienveillance ces histoires inimaginables aux scénarios improbables... Et pourtant tout est vrai !

Lucius, jeune esclave du célèbre savant Pline l'Ancien, doit accompagner son maître près du mont Vésuve qui crache une inquiétante fumée. Mais la situation s'avère plus catastrophique que prévu... Pline et Lucius parviendront-ils à s'approcher du volcan sans risquer leurs vies ?

Une romance à s'en brûler les ailes ! Shaun LeBel : Il est pompier professionnel. 1m90 de belle musculature à la peau d'ébène. Arrogant et sûr de son charme. Célibataire endurci et convaincu. Un cœur de pierre brisé par un traumatisme impossible à oublier. Melissa Vaughan : Elle est journaliste junior. 1m50 de peau blanche irlandaise. Maman solo d'un petit garçon de quatre ans. Habitée par un doute permanent. Un cœur meurtri par un passé trop lourd à évacuer.

Pompei è un unicum nella storia dell'archeologia, una miniera di informazioni non ancora del tutto esplorata. Soprattutto, è una continua riserva di sorprese per gli studiosi, una realtà più complicata e intrigante di ciò che riteniamo di conoscere. Indagando nel «paradosso di Pompei» in compagnia di Mary Beard scopriamo così che della vita antica che si svolgeva nel centro campano sappiamo contemporaneamente molto più e molto meno di ciò che crediamo.

Una sofocante semana a finales de agosto del año 79 d.C. ¿Qué mejor lugar para pasar los últimos días del verano que la bahía de Nápoles? A lo largo de toda la costa, los ciudadanos más ricos del imperio se relajan en sus lujosas villas, la flota más poderosa del mundo descansa pacíficamente fondeada en Miseno y los visitantes gastan su dinero en las localidades de Herculano y Pompeya.

History awaits an unsuspecting young man, fleeing the imperial capital and Nero's wrath. Arriving in Pompeii, Marcellus witnesses the funeral of a local man; the course of his life will be altered by this stranger's death. Unable to stop the murder of a mysterious woman named Helen, Marcellus becomes the caretaker of the dead woman's newborn baby. Hiding in plain sight at a brothel, Marcellus is left to decipher Helen's secrets. With the help of his overbearing servant and a seductive oracle, Marcellus must deduce who in Pompeii has blood on their hands.

“A BOLD, BLOODY, RIOTOUS SAPPHIC ROMANTASY” – The Guardian Q: What is your Roman Empire? A: A sapphic, feminist romantasy, set in the age of ancient Rome. The Roman Goddesses have grown weary of the rule of Gods and men. They seek to change the fortune of the world by backing a brilliant...

Ancient Rome is the setting for the superb new novel from Robert Harris, author of the number one bestsellers Fatherland, Enigma and Archangel. Where else to enjoy the last days of summer than on the beautiful Bay of Naples. All along the coast, the Roman Empire’s richest citizens are relaxing...

Suivez le périple de Jules Lemaire, voyageur émérite, cultivé et curieux, des faubourgs de Naples aux ruines de Pompéi. Mieux qu'un guide, ce récit de voyage vous plonge au cœur de l'âme de la campagne napolitaine : au-delà de la description minutieuse de l'architecture et des monuments incontournables de Pompéi, ressentez l'art de vivre à l'italienne, grâce aux anecdotes truculentes de l'auteur et aux descriptions hautes en couleur.

Pompeii was destroyed by the horrific eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, which buried at least 2,000 unlucky people. Pompeii became a mysterious tomb, hiding secrets of Rome and other civilizations that influenced the life and culture of the city and its people. Who were the Pompeiians, and how did they live before that dreadful day? What did the last days of Pompeii look like, and did the Pompeiians know that the fate of their city would be sealed that day, not to be uncovered for centuries to come?

Last Days of Pompeii is a captivating novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, penned in 1834. Once a bestseller, this literary gem has faded into obscurity, yet it vividly depicts the catastrophic destruction of Pompeii following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Through its rich characters, the novel explores the contrasts between the opulent lifestyle of first-century Rome and the ancient cultures that preceded it, as well as the emerging societal trends. The protagonist, Glaucus, embodies the Greek spirit overshadowed by Roman dominance, while his rival, Arbaces, symbolizes the enduring ...

O Ateneu é um romance do escritor brasileiro Raul Pompeia, considerado como o único exemplar de romance impressionista na literatura brasileira.Publicado pela primeira vez em 1888, o livro conta a história de Sérgio, um menino que é enviado para um colégio interno renomado na cidade do Rio de Janeiro, denominado Ateneu. Comandado pelo diretor Aristarco, o colégio mantém regras rígidas e princípios da aristocracia da época. A obra critica a sociedade brasileira do final do século XIX, tomando como metáfora o Ateneu, seu reflexo, um lugar onde vence sempre o mais forte.(Sumário ...

From acclaimed author of A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and historian Emma Southon, a groundbreaking history of Ancient Rome that explores how the empire was built, fueled, and shaped by its enslaved people. When Julius Caesar conquered Gaul he boasted that he killed a million...

Award-winning ancient historian, archeologist, and social media sensation Dr. Jess Venner (@lifeinthepastlane_) brings the citizens of Pompeii back to life through a vibrant account of their final day before Mt. Vesuvius’s eruption. While the ruins of Pompeii still stand today, silent and...

Explore history without the confines of time or distance. Dr. Isabel Soto is an archaeologist and world explorer with the skills to go wherever and whenever she needs to research history, solve a mystery, or rescue colleagues in trouble. Listeners join Izzy on her journeys and gain knowledge about historical places, eras, and cultures on the way.

Una contundente intriga histórica que sabe a pólvora, a pistola recién disparada, a pintalabios manchado de sangre. La Barcelona de 1920 es el escenario. En ella, nuestros personajes se conocerán en el Pompeya, uno de los salones musicales más conocidos de la ciudad. La tensión política tensa el aire, se acerca una guerra civil. Es tiempo de aventura, de pasión, de espías y asesinos. El lugar ideal para entrar de la mano de uno de los maestros del género: Andreu Martín.

Gone in an instant. Pompeii was one of the most advanced cities of its time; it had a complex water system, gymnasium, and amphitheater. Despite its advancements, there was one thing it wasn't ready for: Mount Vesuvius - the volcano that led to its ultimate doom. The 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius was one of the worst disasters in all of European history. In a near instant, over 15,000 people were dead and a city was completely destroyed. This audiobook looks at the rise, fall, and rediscovery of the great city of Pompeii.

Step into a world of ancient wonders and heart-wrenching drama with "Escape from Pompeii: A Journey of Love and Tragedy." This captivating historical novel transports you from a quaint Bavarian village, where Anya, a young Celtic beauty, is brutally ripped from her loving home and family, captured by soldiers, and marched into Rome to be sold in the city’s slave market. Follow her plight as she’s purchased and enslaved by a powerful aristocratic family where she’s determined to survive the degradation and humiliation of slavery and servitude.