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When the aqueduct supplying fresh water to the bay of Naples fails, Roman engineer Marius Primus travels up the slopes of Mount Vesuvius to diagnose the problem. Along the way, he confronts the catastrophic forces of a volcano poised to erupt in 79 AD. In a tale that blends technical detail with historical context, the story portrays the engineering challenges of ancient Rome, the vital importance of water supply, and the looming natural disaster that would forever alter the region.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Harris, Robert
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