The Parthenon (Paperback, Main)


The ruined silhouette of the Parthenon on its hill above Athens is one of the world's most famous images. Its 'looted' Elgin Marbles are a global cause celebre. But what actually are they? In a revised and updated edition, Mary Beard, award winning writer, reviewer and leading Cambridge classicist, tells the history and explains the significance of the Parthenon, the temple of the virgin goddess Athena, the divine patroness of ancient Athens.

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The ruined silhouette of the Parthenon on its hill above Athens is one of the world's most famous images. Its 'looted' Elgin Marbles are a global cause celebre. But what actually are they? In a revised and updated edition, Mary Beard, award winning writer, reviewer and leading Cambridge classicist, tells the history and explains the significance of the Parthenon, the temple of the virgin goddess Athena, the divine patroness of ancient Athens.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Profile Books Ltd

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

May 2010

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

Authors

Dimensions

199 x 129 x 17mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - B-format

Pages

240

Edition

Main

ISBN-13

978-1-84668-349-7

Barcode

9781846683497

Categories

LSN

1-84668-349-1



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