The Wealth Of Campania And The Glory Of Rome

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The Roman Empire in the height of its power in the ancient world, had its stronghold in the land eventually known as Italy, this region was seen as the promised land of the classical world. There were no amount of pompous words for poets and historians of the time to describe the way people who lived within the Empire’s realm felt about their advanced technology, art, and natural resources. It would never cross their mind that the Glory of Rome could one day be dissipated. Yet, within its boundaries the land of Campania emerged, “Then indeed there is that wonderful and life-sustaining and healthy atmosphere that lasts all the year through, embracing a climate so mild… Campania has a wealth of different kind.” Pliny together with
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