Greece

by Claudia Martin

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Pub Date May 14 2021 | Archive Date Mar 30 2021

Arts & Photography | Travel

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Regarded as the cradle of Western civilization, Greece is the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, Western literature, political science, major mathematical principles and Western drama, as well as the Olympic Games. But it is also a country of mountains – 80 per cent of the country is mountainous – as well as islands – of more than 1,000 islands, 227 are inhabited. And it has the longest coastline of any Mediterranean country. From antiquity to modernity, from the tallest mountains to the tiniest islands, from the Romans to the Venetians to the Ottomans, Greece is a beautiful photographic exploration of this fascinating country. Arranged by region, the book celebrates such classical highlights as Athens’s Acropolis, the ruins at Mycenae in the Peloponnese, the Byzantine churches of Thessaloniki and the ancient Temple at Delphi. It also explores the beauty of the islands of the Aegean and the Ionian Sea, the Zagori mountains in the northwest of the country and the hydrothermal craters on Nisyros. Presented in a landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Greece is a stunning collection of images celebrating one of the world’s most popular destinations.

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EDITION	Other Format
ISBN	9781838860998
PRICE	£9.99 (GBP)
PAGES	224

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Brenda C, Reviewer

Wish I were there! I live in the Mediterranean part time and this evocative book brought tears to my eyes, tears of longing and happiness. Greece is known for its history, mythology, literature, sports, scenery, beaches, caves, science, monasteries and food and this book captures its very heart and soul. The photography is out of this world magnificent! Now I have a hankering for feta, roasted chestnuts, olive oil, soujouk, grapes, oranges and almonds. And figs. Especially figs.

Greece is an outdoors living country. To see it all would take many lifetimes and these glimpses take my breath away. Larissa Castle, Angelokostro, Corinth Canal, ancient bridges, temples, saffron fields, Agia Triada Monastery (those picture, though!) and Vikos Gorge (deepest on earth relative to its width) stand out to me in particular. Well, the entire book does. There is also information on the various regions in Greece and what is of special note. Though mostly pictures, I learned a lot today!

Those who wish they were in Greece or plan to be some day or enjoy dreaming, this book is for you. If this doesn't inspire you, nothing will. Pure joy.

My sincere thank you to Amber Books Ltd. and NetGalley for the privilege of reading this sublime book!