Pompeis Difficile Est: Studies in the Political Life of Imperial Pompeii - James L. Franklin - Google Books

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In describing the intensity of political life in ancient Pompeii, Cicero remarks, "at Pompeii it's difficult" (Pompeis difficile est). Drawing on thousands of fragmentary writings--campaign posters, graffiti, inscriptions, and business receipts--recovered…