The Description Of Greece V2 (1824)

By Thomas Pausanias, Henry Arderne Ormerod, William Henry Samuel Jones, et al.

Book Overview

The Description of Greece V2 is a historical and cultural travelogue written by the ancient Greek writer and traveler, Pausanias. The book is a detailed account of the various regions and cities of Greece, their landmarks, monuments, and historical significance. It is divided into ten books, with the second volume covering the regions of Attica, Megaris, Boeotia, Phocis, and Ozolian Locri.Pausanias' writing style is descriptive and informative, as he provides a wealth of information about the geography, architecture, art, religion, and mythology of each region. He also includes anecdotes and legends, often linking them to the landmarks and monuments he describes.The book is considered a valuable source of information about ancient Greece, as it provides a comprehensive overview of the country's cultural and historical heritage. It is also notable for its detailed descriptions of ancient Greek art and architecture, including the famous Parthenon in Athens.Overall, The Description of Greece V2 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and culture.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116511710X
• ISBN13: 9781165117109
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"