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Available
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Publication
Harry N. Abrams (1992), 176 pages
Description
Chronicles the history of archeological discovery in Greece beginning with the writings of Pausanias in the 2nd century, continuing through and focusing on the expeditions of the 19th and 20th centuries.
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LibraryThing member gmicksmith
In this short but beautifully illustrated volume you can read all about the rogues and robbers such as Schliemann who plundered Grecian wonders but then again offered them to the world as well.
LibraryThing member Marse
I love this series of little books. Each one is lovely, like a coffee table book--but for your pocket. It is also packed full of information. "The Search for Ancient Greece" tells the history of uncovering the remnants of this civilization from the middle ages to the present time. It contains many
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beautiful reproductions of paintings and photographs of the artwork and architecture. For dilettantes like me, this kind of book is perfect. I've always been interested in Ancient Greece: its art, literature, sculpture, history--but never have the time to fully delve into all its fascinating aspects. It was not so in depth as to feel like I'm reading an academic tome, but not so simple and superficial as to feel like I got nothing out of it. Show Less
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Language
Original language
French
Original publication date
1990-06-13 (1e édition originale française ∙ Gallimard)
Physical description
176 p.; 5 inches
ISBN
0810928043 / 9780810928046
Local notes
also ISBN 0500300208