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The three sites at Delphi (the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Sanctuary of Athena and the Gymnasium) and the Museum are described in detail. Covers the Pythian festival and the Delphic rituals. Written in an accessible style; incorporates the results of the latest research and conservation of the sanctuary of Delphi. 183 col illus. English language text.
The three sites at Delphi (the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Sanctuary of Athena and the Gymnasium) and the Museum are described in detail. Covers the Pythian festival and the Delphic rituals. Written in an accessible style; incorporates the results of the latest research and conservation of the sanctuary of Delphi. 183 col illus. French language text.
The Archaeological Society of Athens celebrates its 180th anniversary with the publication of this collection of photographs taken in the 1950s of major Greek Archaeological sites. Photographs by the American photographer Robert McCabe; sites include Athens, Delphi, Rhodes, Mycenae, Ancient Thera, Corinth, and Methoni. 195 b&w illus.
Designed to be a useful travel companion. Descriptions and interpretation show the monuments of Athens in a different way and help visitors to understand the historical, artistic and political events that contributed to their creation. 95 col illus.
Guide to the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. It gives general information about all the collections, with emphasis on how they are displayed in the Museum. Illustrates works representative of collections and which demonstrate the quality and value of exhibits in the largest, most important museum in Greece. 220 col. illus.
Foreword by Professor Sir John Boardman. Revised and expanded second edition, updated to include new historical and archaeological research on the panhellenic sanctuaries and their games. It also includes new photographic material from the many sites and monuments where excavation and restoration works have provided new insights. 487 col. illus.
An account of the institution of the monarchy in modern Greece. The development of the monarchy is explored in parallel with the quest for popular legitimization; the author examines the causes of the unravelling of the strong, but uneasy bond between people and monarchy. 107 b&w photographs. English language text.
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