Athens

by James H.S. McGregor

Book Overview

Revered as the birthplace of Western thought and democracy, Athens is much more than an open-air museum filled with crumbling monuments to ancient glory. Athens takes readers on a journey from the classical city-state to today's contemporary capital, revealing a world-famous metropolis that has been resurrected and redefined time and again.

Although the Acropolis remains the city's anchor, Athens' vibrant culture extends far beyond...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674047729
• ISBN13: 9780674047723
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Belknap Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.6"