A large lavish colour exhibition catalogue whose exhibits mark the more recent history of Greece - Early Christian, Byzantine, Frankish and Turkish periods - followed by the so called 'discovery' of Athens by Western Europeans commencing with Pizzicoli's visit in the late C15th followed by many wealthy visiting dilettantes and culminating in Lord Elgin's notorious removal of Acropolis sculptures.  Excellent scholarly essays precede the catalogue of 262 exhibits which are described, and many illustrated, via paintings, drawings and engravings of monuments, landscapes and monasteries, usually created by visiting European artists during the C18th and C19th.  Large paperback.  96 pages.  In near new condition.  Cat No N232