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# In the Shadow of Vesuvius: A Cultural History of Naples

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Review: tops - top read great condition
Review: A book about Naples, Italy: "In the shadow of Vesuvius" by Jordan Lancaster, 2005, 2009, 252 pages. - It is a very interesting and well-written book about a city, NAPOLI, and its surroundings (Pompeii, Herculaneum, Capri, Ischia, Procida, etc.) so beautiful, that there is an old saying that goes: "See Napoli/Naples, and then die". I enjoyed this book very much because it gives a good understanding/explanation of the cultural and historical variables. - A book I for sure would recommend (I have not finished it yet, but what I have read so far is very interesting).

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #559,597 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #437 in Italian History (Books) #596 in general Italy Travel Guides #1,973 in Cultural Anthropology (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (64) |
| Dimensions  | 5.1 x 0.7 x 7.75 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 1838600353 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1838600358 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 280 pages |
| Publication date  | June 18, 2019 |
| Publisher  | Tauris Parke |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ tops
*by W***R on November 5, 2025*

top read great condition

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A book about Naples, Italy: "In the shadow of Vesuvius" by Jordan Lancaster, 2005, 2009, 252 pages.
*by L***N on September 6, 2020*

It is a very interesting and well-written book about a city, NAPOLI, and its surroundings (Pompeii, Herculaneum, Capri, Ischia, Procida, etc.) so beautiful, that there is an old saying that goes: "See Napoli/Naples, and then die". I enjoyed this book very much because it gives a good understanding/explanation of the cultural and historical variables. - A book I for sure would recommend (I have not finished it yet, but what I have read so far is very interesting).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good stories
*by J***N on August 26, 2015*

The history of Naples is fascinating and fun, and there aren't enough books on the subject. I found this one easy to read and informative, but less than scholarly. There is an air of boosterism which gives Naples credit it doesn't deserve. For instance, Leonardo of Pisa did not introduce Arabic numerals to Europe; they had been known for two centuries to scholars. And he had essentially nothing to do with Naples. I also found the I'm-sure-we're-all-Catholics-here tone amusing. Ms. Lancaster is wonderfully credulous about the amazing doings of the saints and doesn't believe that The Church did anything wrong, ever. Recommended as an adjunct to a travelogue.

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