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Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day Philip Matyszak

Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day By Philip Matyszak

Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day by Philip Matyszak


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Condition - Very Good
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Summary

A guide to a journey back in time to ancient Athens in 432 bc. It describes various places to stay and shop, what to do, and what to avoid. It is suitable for tourists, armchair travelers and history buffs.

Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day Summary

Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day by Philip Matyszak

Hot on the heels of the author's previous book Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day, here is another informative and entertaining guide, this time to everything that any tourist needs for a journey back in time to ancient Athens in 432 bc.You need only pack your imagination and a toothbrush - this guide provides the rest, describing all the best places to stay and shop, what to do, and what to avoid. Brought to life with wonderful computergenerated reconstructions of ancient Athens, this highly original, witty book will appeal to tourists, armchair travellers and history buffs.

Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day Reviews

'An invaluable encounter with the Athenians ... glossy illustrations and maps ... leaves you with a sense of what the Athenians might have been like' - Daily Telegraph
'Achieves that elusive balance of being both well researched and extremely funny' - Sunday Times
'Succeeds in breathing life into the classical city ... ideal reading for anyone who wants to gain a solid grounding of what Athens was like in its classical heyday' - Minerva
'Vividly imagined, well-informed descriptions of the city's daily life... [gives] a real sense of ancient Athens as a vibrant city' - Guardian

About Philip Matyszak

Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford. He is the author of many books on classical civilization, including Chronicle of the Roman Republic, The Enemies of Rome, The Sons of Caesar, Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day, Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day, Lives of the Romans (with Joanne Berry) and Legionary.

Table of Contents

1. Getting There * 2. Piraeus * 3. Orientation * 4. Athenian Pastimes Meet the Athenians * 6. From Dawn to Midnight * 7. A Land of Gods 8. Rites of Passage * 9. Must-see Sights

Additional information

GOR001590809
9780500051573
0500051577
Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day by Philip Matyszak
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Thames & Hudson Ltd
20080929
136
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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