The Elgin Marbles: The Story of the Parthenon and Archaeology's
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Published to coincide with the 2004 Olympics and the parallel cultural campaign for the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece, this objective and highly readable book by an exceptional young archaeologist tells the story of the Parthenon from its origins to the present day, in a sweeping narrative which combines scrupulous historical and archaeological accuracy with controversy and passion. Wide-ranging, authoritative and fascinating, Dorothy King's book will rekindle the drama of classical antiquity and trace its later history - often highly controversial - right up to the present day.
Author: Dorothy King
Format: Hardback, 340 pages, 160mm x 242mm, 690 g
Published: 2006, Cornerstone, United Kingdom
Genre: Fine Arts / Art History
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Published to coincide with the 2004 Olympics and the parallel cultural campaign for the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece, this objective and highly readable book by an exceptional young archaeologist tells the story of the Parthenon from its origins to the present day, in a sweeping narrative which combines scrupulous historical and archaeological accuracy with controversy and passion. Wide-ranging, authoritative and fascinating, Dorothy King's book will rekindle the drama of classical antiquity and trace its later history - often highly controversial - right up to the present day.
The Elgin Marbles: The Story of the Parthenon and Archaeology's