Crete by John Bowman

Crete by John Bowman

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This revised edition has chapters on history, mythology, principal sights, folklore and festivals, language and customs, and includes a description of the newly excavated Minoan site at Kommos. There is also information on climate, currency, transport and accommodation, food and wine etc.

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Crete by John Bowman

This guide has been revised and brought up to date to include a description of the newly excavated Minoan site at Kommos. There are chapters on history, mythology, principal sights, folklore and festivals, language and customs. There is also information on climate, currency, transport and accommodation, food and wine, flora and fauna and entertainment facilities. The book is illustrated with a selection of maps, town plans and charts of excursions.
John Bowman is a broadcaster and historian. Since the 1960s he has presented programmes on current affairs and history on RTE television and radio. He is the author of De Valera and the Ulster Question, which was awarded the Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize, and of Window and Mirror: RTE Television 1961-2011. He lives in Dublin.

John Bowman is a broadcaster and historian. Since the 1960s he has presented programmes on current affairs and history on RTE television and radio. He is the author of De Valera and the Ulster Question, which was awarded the Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize, and of Window and Mirror: RTE Television 1961-2011. He lives in Dublin.

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ISBN 13 9780224022859
ISBN 10 0224022857
Title Crete
Author John Bowman
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Year published 1985-01-01
Number of pages 324
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.