Pausanias' Description of Greece, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book is an extensive guide to the monuments and historical sites of ancient Greece, written by the Greek traveller Pausanias. It provides a detailed account of the temples, sculptures, altars, and other remains of the Greek civilization. The author begins with a description of Attica, the region around Athens, and then proceeds to visit other parts of Greece, including the Peloponnese, central Greece, and the islands of the Aegean Sea. Pausanias not only describes the physical remains of ancient Greece but also provides historical and mythological information about the sites he visits. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and art of ancient Greece. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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