Herculaneum Uncovered - A Conversation with Andrew Wallace-Hadrill

Name: Herculaneum Uncovered - A Conversation with Andrew Wallace-Hadrill
Brand: Open Agenda Publishing Inc.
SKU: 9781771700917
Price: 2.49 EUR
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ISBN: 978-1-771-70091-7

de Howard Burton (auteur)

Maison d'édition : Open Agenda Publishing Inc.

janvier 2021

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This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Andrew Wallace-Hadrill, Director of Research and Honorary Professor of Roman Studies in the Faculty of Classics at the University of Cambridge. This wide-ranging conversation covers his fascinating archeological work done in Herculaneum and Pompeii, the politics of excavation, and life in the ancient Roman world.This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Historical Value, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:I. What We Know - History and geologyII. Letting Sleeping Dogs Lie - Exploring historical motivationsIII. Exploring Roman Society - Housing, slavery, citizenship and statusIV. Herculaneum vs. Pompeii - Different eyes on the pastV. The Future of the Past - Excavation, preservation and spending effectivelyAbout Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series: This book is part of a series of 100 Ideas Roadshow Conversations. Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.

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Howard Burton (auteur)

Howard is an independent filmmaker and author. He is the creator of the upcoming four-part documentary series, Through the Mirror of Chess: A Cultural Exploration, and Pandemic Perspectives (2022). In 2012 he founded Ideas Roadshow, creating over 1,000 videos and 120 books based upon detailed, long-format conversations with internationally renowned experts across the arts and sciences.Howard holds a PhD in physics and an MA in philosophy, and was the Founding Executive Director of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics from 1999-2007. He lives in France.

Auteur(s) : Howard Burton