In 1631, Mount Vesuvius erupted yet again, taking 4000 more lives.
Weigand's photographs and the poetry of Penelope Dyan help you explore this once great and ancient city in the pages of yet another Bellissima book meant for kids that looks great on your coffee table! It was first occupied in 6th century B. Two million people now live under Mount Vesuvius, and it has erupted more than fifty times since 9 A.