Download or read book Naxos Tinos Syros Three Gems of the Cyclades written by Denis Roubien and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-26 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You want to discover the treasures of three of the culturally richest and yet mostly unknown Greek islands? This is the book for you! (look also for the colour edition) This book describes, through a travel story and a large number of black and white photos, the known and unknown treasures of three of the culturally richest and yet not enough known islands of Greece. Having been the cultural and political centre of the Cyclades from ancient times to the Middle Ages, Naxos boasts a wealth of cultural treasures, covering a wide time range. The island's spectacular beaches resulted in the treasures of the hinterland remaining unknown to the wide public. Among other things, this book presents the most impressive kouroi of ancient Greece, temples that are considered the precursors of the Parthenon, unique iconoclastic and other Byzantine churches that compose what is called the Mystras of the Aegean. Also, one of the best preserved fortified medieval settlements of the Aegean composing an islet from Greece of Latin domination that made it to our days, monasteries that housed schools of international fame, feudal towers and picturesque villages. Last possession of Venice in the Aegean and thus last bastion of the Western World in the Eastern Mediterranean, Tinos boasts a wealth of cultural treasures, set in an exceptional landscape. The fact that the church of the Virgin Mary in its port became the main pilgrimage of Greece resulted in the treasures of the hinterland remaining unknown to the wide public. Among other things, this book presents medieval settlements, monumental churches, picturesque chapels, monasteries that housed schools of international fame, artistic dovecotes and the island's marble craftsmanship, inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Syros, the heart of the Cyclades, includes two very different settlements: Ano Syros. A shelter from pirates, a cultural centre with some of the first schools in Greece and today a rare medieval fortified town. And Hermoupolis. The former residential, cultural, commercial, and industrial centre of Greece. The world's largest neoclassical ensemble. A feast of images. Although these treasures are presented through a hiking tour, also those who don't hike can see them, since they are also accessible by car. The author of this book holds a PhD in Architectural History from the National Technical University of Athens and a master in heritage preservation from the Ecole de Chaillot of Paris. He is a professor in the University of the Peloponnese, where he teaches these subjects. He is also a fervent cultural hiker. His travel books (mostly about Greece) are addressed to a public with a special interest in cultural sites. In order to help the readers better understand and remember these sites, they are written as a guided tour, including encounters with interesting people and other personal travel experiences which could help the readers organise their own trip beyond the tourist clichés.
Download or read book Naxos Tinos Syros Three Gems of the Cyclades written by Denis Roubien and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-21 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You want to discover the cultural treasures of the Greek islands in a guided tour?This is the book for you!This book is a travel story describing, through a large number of black and white photos and maps, some hiking tours in three of the culturally richest and yet not sufficiently known islands of Greece.It endeavours to cover this omission and give a glimpse of this cultural richness to the visitor who desires to discover it.Three cultural gemsAmong other things, it presents the most impressive kouroi of ancient Greece, temples that are considered the precursors of the Parthenon, unique iconoclastic and other Byzantine churches that compose what is called the Mystras of the Aegean.Also, some of the best preserved fortified medieval settlements of the Aegean, monasteries that housed schools of international fame, feudal towers, picturesque villages, artistic dovecotes, the world's largest neoclassical ensemble and a marble craftsmanship inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Download or read book The Cyclades Rough Guides Snapshot Greece includes Kea Kythnos Serifos Sifnos Milos Kimolos Andhros Tinos Mykonos Delos Syros Paros Naxos Lesser Cyclades Amorgos Ios Sikinos Folegandhros Santorini Anafi written by and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to the Cyclades is the ultimate travel guide to this spectacular region of Greece. It guides you through each island in the group with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions from unforgettable sunsets over Santorini and the unspoilt beaches of Milos to the winding lanes of Mykonos Town and the cool mountain trails of Naxos. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you have the best trip possible. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Greece, with all the practical information you need from food and accommodation costs to ferry timetables, plus the lowdown on festivals and activities. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Greece. Full coverage: Kea (Tzia),Kythnos, Serifos, Sifnos, Milos, Kimolos, Andhros, Tinos, Mykonos, Delos (Dhilos), Syros, Paros, Naxos, Lesser Cyclades, Amorgos, Ios, Sikinos, Folegandhros, Santorini (Thira), Anafi. (Equivalent printed page extent 92 pages).
Download or read book Apartheid Guns and Money written by Hennie van Vuuren and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its last decades, the apartheid regime was confronted with an existential threat. While internal resistance to the last whites-only government grew, mandatory international sanctions prohibited sales of strategic goods and arms to South Africa. To counter this, a global covert network of nearly fifty countries was built. In complete secrecy, allies in corporations, banks, governments and intelligence agencies across the world helped illegally supply guns and move cash in one of history's biggest money laundering schemes. Whistleblowers were assassinated and ordinary people suffered. Weaving together archival material, interviews and newly declassified documents, Apartheid Guns and Money exposes some of the darkest secrets of apartheid's economic crimes, their murderous consequences, and those who profited: heads of state, arms dealers, aristocrats, bankers, spies, journalists and secret lobbyists. These revelations, and the difficult questions they pose, will both allow and force the new South Africa to confront its past.
Download or read book Knossos Mycenae Troy written by Natale Barca and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2023-03-31 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work puts a particular emphasis on the mixing and osmosis of the first Mediterranean civilizations, with particular reference to the Minoan, Cycladic, Mycenaean, and Trojan, and on the causes of their decline, which are to be identified in a jumble of natural and human causes, and in a long-lasting, slow, but irreversible crisis. It takes into account that the Mediterranean Dimension of the Bronze Age is a garden in which many legends flourished, clearly distinguishing between myth and history, and always bearing in mind that legends are not to be taken literally (nonetheless, they often have a grain of truth). It does not aim to provide an exhaustive report but to compose a broad and evolutionary picture, in which the facts and their connections, which are deducible from archaeological evidence or from the accounts of ancient historians, find their place, in their consequentiality. Its originality lies not in the choice of the subject, but in the way of treating it. The author introduces and explains, in order to be read, and perhaps to get excited. Another characterizing element of Knossos, Mycenae, Troy is the wide use of the ‘historical present’ that is made there to represent events and construct the text, to reduce the reader’s distance from the narrated events, and facilitates their approach to them. This book aims to provide the reader with an overall picture of the cultures that laid the foundations of Western civilization, which is not generic, but rather detailed and updated, and which has scientific solidity.
Download or read book Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Gems written by Panagiotis Voudouris and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gems have been used in the manufacture of jewellery and as ornaments since antiquity. Considering gems, recent statistics have shown that about 15 billion Euros are annually at stake. Nowadays, gemmology, i.e., the study of gem materials, is one of the most expanding fields in the earth sciences, positioned between academia and industry. As an applied science, in gemmology, the instruments used should be non- or microdestructive, and their cost should be reasonable both in terms of equipment and time consumption. Gemmology can also be used contribute to the development of pure science and in some cases, destructive techniques may have to be used. Taking into account the fact that gems are albeit rarely available for scientific research, this compilation of 20 articles by around 100 researchers from over 30 different institutions situated in 20 countries from around the globe, presented in the Special Issue entitled “Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Gems”, offers very good examples on the application of various methods for their study which will hopefully contribute to our better understanding of gem formation in general and will enhance scientific debates attracting more scientists from various disciplines to get involved in this field.
Download or read book Greek Island Hopping 2002 written by Frewin Poffley and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to hopping the islands of Greece. It covers every inhabited Greek island and mainland port, and the Turkish Aegean coast. Town and island maps are provided, along with ferry timetables which are updated for the year 2002. There are notes on sightseeing and antiquities, with suggested itineraries for different tastes. The volume also offers details of accommodation to suit all budgets, and Internet cafes are mapped and listed.
Download or read book Greek Islands Athens written by Michelin Travel Publications and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brand new title from the popular NEOS series aimed at independent travellers wanting to discover local life off the beaten track. Beautiful watercolour illustrations and stunning full colour photography. Featuring clear, colourful maps and plans from our expert Michelin cartographers. Large selection of recommended hotels and restaurants, not to be missed sites and advice on the local customs and traditions. Beautifully presented, a thorough, well-written guidebook.
Download or read book Greek Island Hopping written by Richard F. Poffley and published by Passport Books. This book was released on 1997-05 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Greek Revolution written by Paschalis M. Kitromilides and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 825 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2022 London Hellenic Prize On the bicentennial of the Greek Revolution, an essential guide to the momentous war for independence of the Greeks from the Ottoman Empire. The Greek war for independence (1821–1830) often goes missing from discussion of the Age of Revolutions. Yet the rebellion against Ottoman rule was enormously influential in its time, and its resonances are felt across modern history. The Greeks inspired others to throw off the oppression that developed in the backlash to the French Revolution. And Europeans in general were hardly blind to the sight of Christian subjects toppling Muslim rulers. In this collection of essays, Paschalis Kitromilides and Constantinos Tsoukalas bring together scholars writing on the many facets of the Greek Revolution and placing it squarely within the revolutionary age. An impressive roster of contributors traces the revolution as it unfolded and analyzes its regional and transnational repercussions, including the Romanian and Serbian revolts that spread the spirit of the Greek uprising through the Balkans. The essays also elucidate religious and cultural dimensions of Greek nationalism, including the power of the Orthodox church. One essay looks at the triumph of the idea of a Greek “homeland,” which bound the Greek diaspora—and its financial contributions—to the revolutionary cause. Another essay examines the Ottoman response, involving a series of reforms to the imperial military and allegiance system. Noted scholars cover major figures of the revolution; events as they were interpreted in the press, art, literature, and music; and the impact of intellectual movements such as philhellenism and the Enlightenment. Authoritative and accessible, The Greek Revolution confirms the profound political significance and long-lasting cultural legacies of a pivotal event in world history.
Download or read book Greek Accent written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Walking on the Greek Islands the Cyclades written by Gilly Cameron-Cooper and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2020-08-06 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook offers 35 day walks across the four Cycladic islands of Paros, Naxos, Amorgos and Santorini. Best explored in spring and autumn, each island offers a unique walking experience and the walks range from easy 4km town tours to 16km hikes visiting remote peaks in wild interiors. This is the first guide to feature the new 50km Naxos Strada, which is introduced as a series of five day walks. The walks often follow traditional paved paths which have been used by locals for centuries and the guide offers a wealth of insights into the history, geology and wildlife of the areas travelled through. Dotted amongst rugged mountains and working farmland are historic sites dating back to the height of Ancient Greece and impressive rural monasteries. On the coast, white sand bays and dramatic cliffs frame the expansive blue Aegean sea. For each walk, this guide includes detailed route description and Anavasi mapping to aid navigation. It also contains information about getting to the Cyclades and island hopping, along with an English-Greek glossary of key words and phrases and an appendix full of useful contacts.
Download or read book Early Cycladic Culture written by Christos D̲oumas and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Travel the World on 50 a Day written by Matt Kepnes and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *UPDATED 2017 EDITION* New York Times bestseller! No money? No problem. You can start packing your bags for that trip you’ve been dreaming a lifetime about. For more than half a decade, Matt Kepnes (aka Nomadic Matt) has been showing readers of his enormously popular travel blog that traveling isn’t expensive and that it’s affordable to all. He proves that as long as you think out of the box and travel like locals, your trip doesn’t have to break your bank, nor do you need to give up luxury. How to Travel the World on $50 a Day reveals Nomadic Matt’s tips, tricks, and secrets to comfortable budget travel based on his experience traveling the world without giving up the sushi meals and comfortable beds he enjoys. Offering a blend of advice ranging from travel hacking to smart banking, you’ll learn how to: * Avoid paying bank fees anywhere in the world * Earn thousands of free frequent flyer points * Find discount travel cards that can save on hostels, tours, and transportation * Get cheap (or free) plane tickets Whether it’s a two-week, two-month, or two-year trip, Nomadic Matt shows you how to stretch your money further so you can travel cheaper, smarter, and longer.
Download or read book Southern Arabia written by J. Theodore Bent and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern Arabia by J. Theodore Bent is about Mrs. Theodore Bent and their husband and what they see and do on their travels through the wilds of Arabia. Excerpt: "I Manamah and Moharek 1 II The Mounds of Ali 16 III Our Visit to Rufa'a 30 MASKAT IV Some Historical Facts about Oman 45 V Maskat and the Outskirts 63 THE HADHRAMOUT VI Makalla 71 VII Our Departure into the Interior 81 VIII The Akaba 88 IX Through Wadi Kasr 98 X Our Sojourn at Koton 111 XI The Wadi Ser and Kabr Saleh 126 XII The City of Shibahm 142 XIII Farewell to the Sultan of Shibahm 162 XIV Harassed by our Guides 177 XV Retribution for our Foes 199 XVI Coasting Eastward by Land 210 XVII Coasting Westward by Sea."
Download or read book The Island of Skyros from Late Roman to Early Modern Times written by Michalis Karambinis and published by Leiden University Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archaeology in the Aegean region has mainly focused on the prehistoric and Greco-Roman periods, which has left us with relatively little knowledge of human activity in the area in the medieval period. Meanwhile, the archaeological research that has been conducted there has tended to deal primarily with art and architecture. This volume aims to fill that gap, using the ancient past as a background against which to examine continuity and change on the island of Skyros from the late Roman period onwards.
Download or read book Independent Travellers Greek Island Hopping 2000 written by Frewin Poffley and published by Thomas Cook. This book was released on 1999-11 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
