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No ratings or reviews yet No ratings or reviews yet. Fullview. It was the first knowndemocracyinthe world. Save onNonfictionTrendingprice is based onprices over last The Acropolis inthe Age ofPericles 1st editiondays. Browse related items Start at callnumber:DF Enlarge cover. ParthenonThe Parthenonis a resplendent marble temple built betweenand B. The sanctuaryofAthena Nike; 8. The Greek government strongly disapproves ofthe artifacts remaininginthe hands ofthe Britishand feels the sculptures should be returned to Athens. The Erechtheion:A sacred Ionic temple made ofmarble whichhonored Athena and severalother gods and heroes. Ephesus Ephesus was anancient port citywhose wellpreserved ruins are inmodern-dayTurkey. Thanks for tellingus about the problem. Billo'Reilly's KillingSer. LizLeahyrated it reallyliked it Nov 29, Name ofresource. Delphiwas anancient religious sanctuarydedicated to the Greek god Apollo. Christopher Bejarano rated it reallyliked it Jan03, This DayInHistory. Throughbombardments, occupations, neglect, vandalismand evenearthquakes, the Parthenonand other structures of the Acropolis have remained standing, thanks to the sophisticated methods used intheir construction. Historians believe the Mycenaeans built a massive compound surrounded bya great wallalmost 15 feet thick and 20 feet highontop ofthe Acropolis to house the localruler and his household. Few monuments inthe world are more recognizable thanthe Parthenon. The Acropolis inthe Age ofPericles 1st editioncopythat has beenread, but remains incleancondition. He also offers aninterpretationofthe thematic unitythat links the manystructures ofthe Periclean Acropolis. Ancient Greek Art. Willinclude dust jacket ifit originallycame withone. Historyat Home. About this product Product InformationThis book focuses onthe development ofthe Acropolis inthe fifthcenturyBC and the buildingprograminitiated byPericles. The restorations ofthe Erechtheionand the Temple ofAthena Nike are complete. The Parthenonand other structures have showed particular resilience whenit comes to earthquakes. Pre-owned Pre-owned. Inall, constructiontook just nine years. See details for descriptionofanyimperfections. Youmayalso like. The rock and the goddess-- 2. Be the first to write a review About this product. Pericles, Athens, and the buildingprogram; 4. This systemwas comprised ofthree Trade Paperback 1st EditionBooks. This itemdoesn't belongonthis page. Welcome back. The Acropolis is opento tourists year-round and is located ina busyarea ofthe cityofAthens. Throughout history, Ephesus survived multiple attacks and changed Hurwit says they survived anearlytest whenanearthquake rocked Athens inB.

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Publicationdate Note Abridged, rev. Developed inthe 8thcenturyB. The Parthenon; 5. Skip to maincontent. Trivia About The Acropolis in Enlarge cover. StrikingPhotos ofClassicalGreek Architecture. DigitalBookplates Exhibit. Placingthe century-longdevelopment withinits historicaland culturalcontexts, JeffreyHurwit explores the physicalnature ofthe Acropolis itself, the character ofthe goddess Athena, and how the buildingprogramexploits and reveals the Acropolis's ownvenerable history. Sittingatop a limestone hillrisingsome feet above the Ilissos ValleyinAthens, this soaringmarble temple built intribute to the goddess Athena brings the gloryofancient Greece into the modernworld. Jeffrey Archer Paperback Books. JasonJohnadded it Aug13, Lists withThis Book. Find it at other libraries via WorldCat Limited preview. Jeffrey Archer Hardcover Books. This is one ofthose rare books that serves bothscholars and generalreaders. BuyIt Now. Be the first to write a review. Hurwit A copythat has beenread, but remains incleancondition. Bythat time, the Bluebeard Temple had beendemolished bythe Persians. StephenMullinrated it it was amazingJul05, Read more ParthenonThe Parthenonis a resplendent marble temple built betweenand B. Theybeganinvestigatingthe conditionoftheir crownjeweland meticulouslyexcavated the entire site inthe late nineteenthcentury. Show More Show Less. The sanctuaryofAthena Nike; 8. InB. LubyKiriakidirated it it was amazingJan28, To see what your friends thought ofthis book, please signup. Pericles, Athens, and the buildingprogram; 4. What Is the Acropolis? Pre-owned:Lowest price The lowest-priced itemthat has beenused or wornpreviously. The Acropolis ofAthens. Most importantly, bringcomfortable shoes and water because exploringthe Acropolis requires a lot ofwalking. See all3 pre-owned listings. Ephesus was The Acropolis inthe Age ofPericles 1st editionancient port citywhose wellpreserved ruins are inmodern-dayTurkey. Welcome back. The Acropolis inthe Age ofPericles 1st editionDetails

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