Well illustrated with b&w photos, maps, ground plans, and watercolor reconstructions, this volume provides an up-to-date overview of the archaeology of Athens that will be enjoyed by popular readers as well as undergraduate students
Camp (director of the Agora excavations at Athens of the American School of Classical Studies there and classics, Randolph-Macon College) begins with a lengthy history of the city, from prehistoric times through the Late Roman era, providing frequent quotes from classical sources to illustrate his tale. A section summarizing each site, with photos and bibliography, concludes the volume. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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