Vesuvius

The most famous volcano in the world

Gillian Darley

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English

Profile
01 July 2012

History; European history; Volcanology & seismology

There have been nearly thirty major eruptions since AD 79, but none has matched the cataclysm of the eruption which destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum within hours. Since then Vesuvius has been speculated upon, feared and celebrated by writers and artists and hordes of visitors. It is unquestionably a Wonder of the World. For Greeks and Romans Vesuvius was a fearsome sacred place. Spartacus launched his slave rebellion from its crater. The Enlightenment brought the serious study of the phenomenon of volcanic activity. Its famous visitors included Goethe and Mozart, Byron and the Shelleys, Madame de Stael and Lady Hamilton. Vesuvius has remained a focus for tourism and modern life. As Dickens said, Vesuvius is 'the genius of the scene. biding its terrible time'.

By: Gillian Darley
Imprint: Profile
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 213g
ISBN: 9781846683183
ISBN 10: 1846683181
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 July 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gillian Darley writes widely in the arts media, mostly about architecture and landscape. She is the author of two acclaimed biographies, both shortlisted for the James Tait Black Prize for Biography - of John Evelyn and John Soane. She lives in London.

Reviews for Vesuvius: The most famous volcano in the world

Gillian Darley's book has the pace, colour and deliberation of a Vesuvian eruption -- James Hamilton Spectator In the best tradition of English letters, this is a book of which even Vulcan, the Roman god of fire, would roar his approval -- Ross Leckie Country Life Engaging TLS A captivating read Italia!