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Greece: An Oxford Archaeological Guide (Oxford Archaeological Guides)

by Christopher Mee (Author), Tony Spawforth (Author)

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Greece, with all its temples, cities, and sanctuaries created by Europe's most formative ancient civilization, is a must-see for the archaeological traveler. This valuable new addition to the acclaimed Oxford Archaeological Guides series provides coverage of all the main archaeological sites in Greece, ranging from prehistory to the sixth century AD. The individual sites are arranged by region, and include Philip's Tomb at Vergina, the Palace complex at Mycenae, the Temples of the Acropolis, the Hellenistic city of the Messene, and the Roman colony of Corinth. Also included in the book are 'partner factor' ratings that rank the most worthwhile sites for travelers to visit during their stay. An up-to-date introduction surveys Greece's landscape, history, and archaeology from the Neolithic period to the end of antiquity, and places the sites in their cultural context. Finally, there is a chronology for reference and a glossary of essential terms.

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0192880586
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978-0192880581
Publisher

Oxford University Press
Publication date

July 19, 2001
Language

English
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5.75 x 1.25 x 8.75 inches
Print length

480 pages
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In the mid-second century A.D., a widely traveled geographer named Pausanias made an exhaustive survey of the major cities, temples, and byways of Greece, writing one of the world's first travel books in the bargain. Two millennia later, British archaeologists Mee and Spawforth follow in Pausanias's footsteps, correcting and updating his observations and providing clear directions on how to reach such fabled places as Orchomenos, Thermopylae, and Eleusis.

Mee and Spawforth write from an on-the-ground point of view, orienting readers toward significant ruins and points of interest at more than a hundred sites. Some of them, such as the Acropolis of Athens, Sparta, and Pylos, are well known to archaeologically inclined travelers; only the most seasoned of them, however, will have attained the authors' knowledge, helpfully shared, of how to gain the best view of Mount Olympos or the Temple of Athena Nike or how to find the Sacred Spring at Corinth. Other sites, such as the Middle Helladic ruins of Tiryns and the Temple of Apollo at Bassai, are somewhat more obscure, but, in the authors' estimation, well worth a visit for their historical and scenic value alike. The book is well illustrated with maps, architectural plans, drawings, and photographs, and includes abundant sidebars that expand on historical and cultural points in the text.

Mee and Spawforth's book makes a first-rate companion for travelers to Greece, and a useful reference for the home library as well. --Gregory McNamee

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This wonderful guide covers all the main archaeological sites in Greece, ranging from prehistory to the sixth century AD, including Philip's Tomb at Vergina, the Palace complex at Mycenae, the Temples of the Acropolis, the Hellenistic city of the Messene, and the Roman colony of Corinth.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press (July 19, 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0192880586
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0192880581
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1.25 x 8.75 inches

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- #205 in General Greece Travel Guides
- #630 in Ancient Greek History (Books)
- #880 in Archaeology (Books)

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Tony Spawforth (1950- ) was born to an English father and a Scottish mother in London, U.K., where he grew up and went to school. His first job was as assistant director of the British School of Archaeology at Athens, Greece. He went on to teach and research Greek and Roman history for about thirty years at a university in north-east England. His publications include the third and fourth editions of "The Oxford Classical Dictionary", "Greece: An Oxford Archaeological Guide," "The Complete Greek Temples," and his latest book (2018), "The Story of Greece and Rome". An enthusiasm for rulers' courts and the French ancien regime led to his book "Versailles: A Biography of a Palace". Among his media work he presented nine documentaries for the BBC2 "Ancient Voices" TV series. He lives mainly in Brighton, U.K.
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David deSilva

Another excellent contribution to the series

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2017

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Like the other volumes in this series (I've used the OA Guide to Rome and Guide to the Holy Land), the guide to Greece is an indispensable companion to a trip to visit these sites. It is the most complete guide I have found to what is there to be seen, so that I can know what to look out for and where to find it, all set in an impeccable historical context. Of course, it is equally valuable for those who will NOT be able to visit these sites in person for all the same reasons. The site maps and other diagrams are particularly valuable for getting a sense of the layout of each site, whether or not one will be "on the ground." Profoundly grateful for these scholars' work.

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Joe Galascione

If you are interested in ancient Greece get this book!

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2010

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This book is a fantastic collection of sites on main land Greece which date to the classical times. The book is seperated into the different areas of Greece listing the most important ancient sites in each. As with all the Oxford Guides the descriptions of the site are extremely accurate and detailed. If you're looking to do a little sight seeing without really caring about the history of the sites this book is probably not for you. But if you truly want to experience and enjoy each site for the unequaled historical and cultural value they possess I can't recommend this book enough as your guide. I've been to Greece twice and I couldn't imagine my trips without this book.
-Joseph Galascione

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A. Samz-Pustol

Perfect for the nerd's trip to Greece

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2014

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A great condensed version of several other text books that I own, but this will be much easier to pack this summer and carry around from site to site. The ultimate nerd guide to mainland Greece :). Nicely organized, very informative, and concise. I have the Rome Oxford Guide, too, and highly recommend both.

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Artemesia

Oops. Where are the Islands, Magna Graecia, and Ionia?

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2012

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The main reason this book gets only three stars is because it is mistitled. The book itself is otherwise quite thorough in its coverage. It is packed with line drawings, monochrome photographic halftone images, maps, and siteplans. Oddly enough for a book that only covers part of Greece, it covers northern Greece including Thessaly and Macedonia.

I am quite pleased I bought this book. I think it would make an excellent companion on an ancient-historical and archeological tour of mainland (modern) Greece, and even includes attractions for the bored partner of the academic tourist. However, I am extremely frustrated, since I wanted to find out more about the sites of ancient Ionia and Magna Graecia which lie in the modern countries of Turkey and Italy respectively (I have a particular interest in the site of the sanctuary of Hera near Samos town on the island of Samos). In this hurried time when books are bought partly on the strength of their titles, it's really asinine that the title should be so inaccurate.

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miami ken

Lots of interesting information.

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2018

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This is a very thorough handbook of all the archaeological sites in Greece. Looses a star because a $31 book should have visible photos. They are grainy and hard to see. Looks like copies of copies X5.. I expected better from Oxford U press.

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CH Ferebee III

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2014

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This reference is especially useful when visiting actual sites in Greece.

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2007

This guide doesn't cover as much territory as the "Blue Guide Greece", but it generally offers more detailed info on the places it does cover, and you can never have enough info on places to visit when you're touring around a foreign country, so such in-depth coverage of sites is very welcome. This book also includes interesting info on even some well known sites that I've never seen in any other book (and I've read a lot). If you're interested in archaeology you shouldn't visit Greece without this guide; I only wish I'd had it with me the last time I was there.

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plock

Appalling Print Quality

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2016

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While the content of this book is very good, the print quality is appalling. The cover is faded, the text not crisp and the photos are downright blurry. I have not purchased a paperback with such poor print quality before. The book is advertised as having 'high quality pictures'. It does not. If you are happy to rely on text content alone, this is a good investment. If you want to see the pictures clearly and use this as a book to kep for the longer term on your bookshelf you might reconsider

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Jaime

Very pleased

Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2021

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This book was purchased as a gift and it arrived promptly, ahead of schedule and in very good condition. The recipient was very pleased, as was I. I would gladly purchase from this seller again!

Chris Ferguson

wonderful guide to archaeological sites in Greece - not over complicated but not simplistic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2019

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this is a wonderful book, Just what I was looking for. I intend to spend a month in Greece visiting as many archaeological sites as possible and needed at good comprehensive guide without being overly complicated, but also something that is portable as I'll be carrying it around. This is perfect. It not only gives you a description of the site but also practical tips how to find them (e.g "take the second path and walk down to you reach..." etc). I am looking forward to using it is practice

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ムスリムのラマダン

ギリシアの考古遺跡のガイドブック

Reviewed in Japan on December 21, 2017

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地図、見取り図が添えられ、ギリシアの多くの考古遺跡を紹介した本。
遺跡が好きな人のガイドブックとしては、最適と思います。

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periegetes

島は？

Reviewed in Japan on November 25, 2003

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Oxford Archaeological Guideの他の本と同様、カラー写真はなく、旅行情報も最小限で、ただ真面目に考古学的な知識が詰め込まれています。著者は、アカデミックな考古学者で、信頼性も高いです。ギリシャの、バルカン半島やペロポネソス半島にある考古学遺跡についてはよいガイドといえるでしょう。
問題は、このGreeceというタイトルにもかかわらず、島嶼部は、エギナなどわずかな例外を除き、全くカバーされていない事です。クレタもデロスも何もありません。おそらくギリシャの島だけで別のガイドを出そうと思っているのでしょうが、それにしても、このタイトルには看板の偽りを感じざるを得ません。
ゆえに、星は３つとさせていただきました。

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