Urban Disasters and the Roman Imagination (Trends in Classics - Supplementary Volumes Book 104)

This book offers a groundbreaking exploration of urban disasters in ancient Rome, delving into the material and historical realities of such events as well as their imaginative and literary possibilities.

With a focus on both commemorated and anticipated catastrophes, the contributors to this volume seek to uncover the Roman conception of disaster in all its complexity.

Featuring well-done translations of Latin texts and offering fresh perspectives for specialists in the field, "Urban Disasters in the Roman World" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and literature of ancient Rome.