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Pompeiana The Topography Edifices and Ornaments of Pompeii by Sir W Gell and JP Gandy is a classic guide to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Written by John Peter Gandy and William Gell, two prominent architects and antiquarians of the 19th century, this book is a comprehensive exploration of the topography, edifices, and ornaments of the city. With detailed maps, diagrams, and illustrations, Pompeiana is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Rome and the legacy of Pompeii.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This fascinating travelogue chronicles William Gell's journey through the Morea, the southern part of the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece. With detailed descriptions of the landscape and culture, as well as insights into the history and mythology of the region, Gell's account offers a vivid portrait of this ancient land.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

First published in 1810, this classic travel guide offers a comprehensive look at the ancient and modern sights of Greece, with in-depth information on the cities, landmarks, and natural wonders of Attica, Boeotia, Phocis, Locris, and Thessaly. With detailed maps and practical advice for travelers, it is an essential resource for anyone planning a trip to Greece.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Classical topographer Sir William Gell (1777-1836) first came to public attention with his Topography of Troy (1804). Based on his travels around Bunarbashi, near to where Schliemann would subsequently excavate, the work became a standard treatise. Byron even wrote: 'Of Dardan tours let dilettanti tell, / I leave topography to classic Gell.' A noted conversationalist and intellectual intermediary, Gell became a Fellow of the Royal Society and, indeed, a Member of the Society of Dilettanti. He also served, in 1803, on a diplomatic mission to the Ionian Islands; his subsequent journey, with the archaeologist Edward Dodwell, through the Peloponnese - then known as the Morea - became the subject of several later books, including Narrative of a Journey in the Morea (1823; also reissued in this series) and this 1817 publication. Comprising a survey of routes through the area, and their natural and archaeological landmarks, it sheds light on both contemporary Greece and the practicalities of early topographical study.

The antiquary Sir William Gell (1777-1836) was most famous for his two books on the archaeological discoveries at Pompeii (also reissued in this series) but his interest in the topography of classical sites is also reflected in this work, first published in 1823. Gell describes his experiences of many visits to the Peloponnese over a period of twenty years, during which the Greek movement for independence from the Ottoman Empire was gathering momentum and widespread support in Europe. Written partly in response to a request to 'give us anything but your dull maps and measures', the book does not discuss archaeological sites in detail but rather records impressions of the lives of the Greek and Turkish inhabitants in the period immediately before the outbreak of war. Gell's own conclusions about the prospects for 'Grecian liberty' are gloomy: he holds it to be 'quite unattainable at the present day'.

This two-volume work and its accompanying map (available to download at http://www.cambridge.org/9781108042109) were first published by the antiquary Sir William Gell in 1834. The book contains alphabetical entries on all the sites in Rome and its environs, with notes on their significance in ancient history and literature.

In this new, two-volume edition of Pompeiana published in 1832, British archaeologist Sir William Gell presents and preserves the most recent findings of the excavations at Pompeii in text and illustration. The first volume focuses on sites such as the city baths, the forum, and the 'temple of Fortune'.