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Author: John Waller Publisher: eBook Partnership ISBN: 1783013095 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 265
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In 1966, John Waller and his Danish wife visit the island of Corfu in Greece. They explore a 'heaven on earth', which has few proper roads and no development. The building of their own modest summer house above the undiscovered west coast and the construction of their friend's own large hotel result in high financial and emotional costs.
Author: John Waller Publisher: eBook Partnership ISBN: 1783013095 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 265
Book Description
In 1966, John Waller and his Danish wife visit the island of Corfu in Greece. They explore a 'heaven on earth', which has few proper roads and no development. The building of their own modest summer house above the undiscovered west coast and the construction of their friend's own large hotel result in high financial and emotional costs.
Author: Rune Frederiksen Publisher: OUP Oxford ISBN: 9780199578122 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 272
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In this fully illustrated study, Rune Frederiksen assembles all sources for Archaic city walls in the ancient Greek world, and argues that widespread fortification of settlements and towns, usually considered to date from the Classical period, in fact took place much earlier.
Author: Konrad H. Kinzl Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1444334123 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 642
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This Companion provides scholarly yet accessible new interpretations of Greek history of the Classical period, from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 B.C. to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C. Topics covered range from the political and institutional structures of Greek society, to literature, art, economics, society, warfare, geography and the environment Discusses the problems of interpreting the various sources for the period Guides the reader towards a broadly-based understanding of the history of the Classical Age
Author: Andrew N. Sherwood Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1134926219 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 616
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In this volume the authors translate and annotate key passages from ancient authors to provide a history and an analysis of the origins and development of technology. Among the topics covered are: * energy * basic mechanical devices * agriculture * food processing and diet * mining and metallurgy * construction and hydraulic engineering * household industry * transport and trade * military technology. The sourcebook presents 150 ancient authors and a diverse range of literary genres, such as, the encyclopedic Natural Histories of Pliny the Elder, the poetry of Homer and Hesiod, the philosophy of Plato, Aristotle and Lucretius and the agricultural treatise of Varro. Humphrey, Oleson and Sherwood provide a comprehensive and accessible collection of rich and varied sources to illustrate and elucidate the beginnings of technology. Glossaries of technological terminology, indices of authors and subjects, introductions outlining the general significance of the evidence, notes to explain the specific details, and a recent bibliography make this volume a valuable research and teaching tool.
Author: Alessandro Pierattini Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1108602975 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 351
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In this book, Alessandro Pierattini offers a comprehensive study of the evolution of pre-archaic Greek temple architecture from the eleventh to mid-seventh century BCE. Demystifying the formative stages of Greek architecture, he traces how temples were transformed from unassuming shrines made of perishable materials into large stone and terracotta monuments. Grounded in archaeological evidence, the volume analyzes the design, function, construction, and aesthetic of the Greek temple. While the book's primary focus is architectural, it also draws on non-architectural material culture, ancient cult practice, and social history, which also defined the context that fostered the Greek temple's initial development. In reconstituting this early history, Pierattini also draws attention to new developments as well as legacies from previous eras. Ultimately, he reveals why the temple's pre-Archaic development is not only of interest in itself, but also a key to the origins of the Greek monumental architecture of the Archaic period.
Author: Margaret M. Miles Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118327616 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 616
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A Companion to Greek Architecture provides an expansive overview of the topic, including design, engineering, and construction as well as theory, reception, and lasting impact. Covers both sacred and secular structures and complexes, with particular attention to architectural decoration, such as sculpture, interior design, floor mosaics, and wall painting Makes use of new research from computer-driven technologies, the study of inscriptions and archaeological evidence, and recently excavated buildings Brings together original scholarship from an esteemed group of archaeologists and art historians Presents the most up-to-date English language coverage of Greek architecture in several decades while also sketching out important areas and structures in need of further research
Author: Anonymous Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand ISBN: 3382192160 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 1126
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Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
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