The Stones of Athens

by Richard Ernest Wycherley

Book Overview

Interpreting the monuments of Athens in light of literature, R. E. Wycherley brings before us the city the ancients knew. Philosophers, statesmen, travelers, dramatists, poets, private citizens--the words of all these suggest how the city looked at various periods, how its monuments came to be built, and how they served the people in daily life. Professor Wycherley concentrates on the classical period, illustrating his work with plans, reconstructions,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691609705
• ISBN13: 9780691609706
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"