{"product_id":"pompeii-nathan-e-mercer-9798185794463","title":"Pompeii: Buried by Vesuvius: The Rise, Destruction, and Rediscovery of Rome's Lost City","description":"For centuries, the city of Pompeii lay hidden beneath layers of volcanic ash and stone, preserved in silence by one of history's most devastating natural disasters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn AD 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted with catastrophic force, burying the thriving Roman city of Pompeii and transforming an ordinary day into a defining moment in human history. Yet from destruction came preservation, leaving behind an extraordinary window into the ancient world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn Pompeii: Buried by Vesuvius, historian and author Nathan E. Mercer takes readers on a journey through the rise of this remarkable city, the science behind the eruption that destroyed it, and the centuries-long effort to uncover its secrets from beneath the volcanic debris. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside this book, you will discover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The origins and growth of Pompeii as a prosperous Roman city.\u003cbr\u003e- Daily life, commerce, entertainment, religion, and family life before the disaster.\u003cbr\u003e- The geological forces that led to the eruption of Vesuvius.\u003cbr\u003e- The terrifying events of the eruption and their impact on the city's inhabitants.\u003cbr\u003e- The rediscovery of Pompeii and the birth of modern archaeology.\u003cbr\u003e- The remarkable artifacts, frescoes, homes, and streets preserved beneath the ash.\u003cbr\u003e- How modern science continues to reveal new insights about the ancient city.\u003cbr\u003e- The lessons Pompeii offers about resilience, risk, and humanity's relationship with nature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBlending history, archaeology, and science, this compelling account explores not only how Pompeii was lost, but also how it was found again-and why its story continues to captivate the world nearly two thousand years later. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are fascinated by ancient history, Roman civilization, archaeology, or natural disasters, Pompeii: Buried by Vesuvius offers a vivid and unforgettable exploration of one of history's greatest archaeological discoveries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nathan E. Mercer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798185794463\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d","brand":"Nathan E. Mercer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49174218342655,"sku":"9798185794463","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f38aacc5-cc35-4498-a56f-30212c3b40b5.jpg?v=1788958448","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pompeii-nathan-e-mercer-9798185794463","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}