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Nemea
An illustrated visitor's guide to the ancient Greek ruins of Nemea by the lead excavator. Dual language text English/Greek. Paperback. 20 pages. A small name inscribed inside cover, otherwise good clean condition. Cat No N185
The River Eridanos of Ancient Athens
This large well illustrated guide traces the origins of the Eridanos river and its importance in the establishment of a settlement later to become Athens, its journey through the important archaeological and funerary site of the Kerameikos, before its loss beneath city streets.
The City of Rhodes and the Palace of the Grand Master
Historical background and other essays on Rhodes cultural life. Illustrated with many colour photographs, architectural drawings, site plans and archive documents. Rear pocket contains two maps of the city, four plans of the Master’s palace and a chronological table. Paperback.
The Parthenon and Its Impact in Modern Times
A huge tombstone of a book that documents every conceivable aspect of the history of the Parthenon with eleven detailed essays by Greek archaeologists and academics covering its architecture, its sculpture, its context in ancient Greek society and its lasting effects on modern Greek society.
Lefkadia: Ancient Mieza
A beautifully illustrated guide to the archaeology of the region of Lefkadia (Mieza) in Northern Greece and, in particular, its decorated Mecedonian tombs dating from the Hellenistic period of the C4th BC. Paperback. 46 pages. New condition. Cat No 4345
Photographs 1975-2002 from Works on the Acropolis Athens
A large heavy deluxe album of sixty-four high quality b&w plates recording the large-scale and painstaking renovation of the Parthenon structure and its decorations carried out during the final years of the C20th with illustrations of how earlier works may have caused more harm than good.
Hellenic Classification: The Ordering of Form in the Ancient Greek World
Describes the evolution of ancient Greek architecture in the context of Hellenic civilisation and its social order through the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian orders with ninety site examples illustrated and described. Small pocket guide of 240 pages.
Sounion: The Temple of Poseidon
Visitor's guide to the Temple of Poseidon ruins on the Sounion peninsular south of Athens. Illustrated with many colour photographs of the ruins and its landscape setting. Includes site plans and a large fold out reconstruction plan. Paperback. 80 pages.
The Micali Painter and His Followers
This book presents the first full stylistic study of the painter named after Guiseppe Micali (1769-1844), who recognized the hoard of vases discussed in this book as being the work of one man.
The History of Rural & Urban Costume in Cephalonia
A study of historical costume on the island of Cephalonia dating from the early 16th century. Illustrated throughout with line drawings and archive photographs. An Appendix provides dress-making patterns to re-create several of the featured costumes. Large format paperback.