Athens, Attica and the Megarid: An Archaeological Guide

By Hans Rup Goette and Hans Rupprecht Goette

Book Overview

This exciting new guide is the ideal companion to Greece if you are a traveller with historical and archaeological interests, as it combines practical information with impeccable scholarly research. Written by an expert on Greece's landscape and archaeology, the guide is unique in exploring a wide range of sites off the beaten track. It also tours all the best-known monuments and regions, from the Acropolis to Aegina, from Megara to Marathon and from Sounion to Salamis. Beautifully illustrated with over 200 plates, maps, plans and drawings, it includes: * precise descriptions of routes and individual sites * artistic, historical, social and political background * unprecedented coverage outside Athens * detailed exploration of the post-classical, Byzantine and post-Byzantine periods. Take it with you on your travels or read it at home; either way, you will gain a deeper appreciation and enjoyment of Greece's history and archaeology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415487250
• ISBN13: 9780415487252
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.1"