Culture and Customs of Greece

by Artemis Leontis

The Parthenon. Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle. Homer's epic poems. Gods and goddesses lounging around, indulging in pleasures on Mount Olympus. All of these images bring to mind the traditional icons of Greece, the cradle of Western Civilization. But what do we know of modern Greece? The answer to that question and more can be found in this comprehensive look at contemporary Greek culture. This one-stop reference source is packed with illustrative...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313342962
• ISBN13: 9780313342967
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.4"