<DIV><DIV><DIV>From its origins in Homer's Odyssey and its founding nearly 3,000 years ago, Naples has long attracted travellers, artists and foreign rulers--from the visitors of the Grand Tour to Goethe, Nelson, Dickens and Neruda.&nbsp; The stunning beauty of its natural setting coupled with the charms of its colorful past and lively present--from the ruins of Pompeii to the glittering performances of the San Carlo opera house--continue to seduce all those who explore Naples today.&nbsp; <I>In the Shadow of Vesuvius</I> is a sparkling portrait of the city--the definitive companion for anyone seeking to delve beneath its surface.</DIV>