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The Archaeology of Athens
John M. Camp
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Description for The Archaeology of Athens
Paperback. The monuments of ancient Athens give testimony to the enduring legacy of ancient Greek civilisation. In this book, a leading authority on the archaeology of the area presents a survey of the monuments - first chronologically, then site by site. Num Pages: 340 pages, 270 illustrations, 17 colour images. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 16. Weight in Grams: 730.
In this definitive book, prominent archaeologist John M. Camp presents an up-to-date survey of the monuments of ancient Athens and Attica to create a complete archaeological tour of the area. Camp's lavishly illustrated work will appeal not only to scholars and students of Greek civilization but also to visitors exploring the ancient sites. A masterful interdisciplinary compendium. . . . No volume has so successfully mined the riches of literature and history in pursuit of archeological evidence. -Publishers Weekly Those seeking a straightforward, up-to-date, and wonderfully well-illustrated account of the monumental history of Athens will find ... Read more
In this definitive book, prominent archaeologist John M. Camp presents an up-to-date survey of the monuments of ancient Athens and Attica to create a complete archaeological tour of the area. Camp's lavishly illustrated work will appeal not only to scholars and students of Greek civilization but also to visitors exploring the ancient sites. A masterful interdisciplinary compendium. . . . No volume has so successfully mined the riches of literature and history in pursuit of archeological evidence. -Publishers Weekly Those seeking a straightforward, up-to-date, and wonderfully well-illustrated account of the monumental history of Athens will find ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
340
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Weight
733g
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300101515
SKU
V9780300101515
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About John M. Camp
John M. Camp is director of the Agora excavations of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens and professor of classics at Randolph-Macon College.
Reviews for The Archaeology of Athens
a visual joy... Camp carefully matches historical to archaeological sources and to visual images... a model how it should be done. Peter Jones, The Sunday Telegraph; Those seeking a straightforward, up-to-date, and wonderfully well-illustrated account of the monumental history of Athens will find themselves well served for several years to come. Robin Osborne, Times Literary Supplement; ... Read more