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Author Campbell, Virginia L., author

Title The tombs of Pompeii : organization, space, and society / Virginia L. Campbell
Published New York : Routledge, 2015

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Description 1 online resource
Series Routledge studies in ancient history ; 7
Routledge studies in ancient history ; 7.
Contents Introduction -- Death in the Roman world -- The funerary evidence of Pompeii : an analysis -- Epigraphy in the Pompeian funerary context -- The regulation of burial space -- Class, style and self-representation -- Conclusions -- Appendices
Summary This book offers a comprehensive overview of the tombs of Pompeii and its immediate environs, examining the funerary culture of the population, delving into the importance of social class and self-representation, and developing a broad understanding of Pompeii's funerary epigraphy and business. The Pompeian corpus of evidence has heretofore been studied in a piecemeal fashion, not conducive to assessing trends and practices. Here, a holistic approach to the funerary monuments allows for the integration of data from five different necropoleis and analysis of greater accuracy and scope. Author V
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Tombs -- Italy -- Pompeii (Extinct city)
Burial -- Italy -- Pompeii (Extinct city)
Death -- Social aspects -- Italy -- Pompeii (Extinct city)
Funeral rites and ceremonies -- Italy -- Pompeii (Extinct city)
Excavations (Archaeology) -- Italy -- Pompeii (Extinct city)
Social archaeology -- Italy -- Pompeii (Extinct city)
HISTORY -- Ancient -- Rome.
Buildings
Burial
Death -- Social aspects
Excavations (Archaeology)
Funeral rites and ceremonies
Manners and customs
Social archaeology
Tombs
SUBJECT Pompeii (Extinct city) -- Social life and customs
Pompeii (Extinct city) -- Buildings, structures, etc
Subject Italy -- Pompeii (Extinct city)
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781317611394
131761139X
1138809195
9781138809192
9781315750187
131575018X