Athens [sound recording] : a history
Clark, Bruce, 1958-2022
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Even on the most smog-bound of days, the rocky outcrop on which the Acropolis stands is visible above the sprawling roofscape of the Greek capital. Athens presents one of the most recognisable and symbolically freighted panoramas of any of the world's cities: the pillars and pediments of the Parthenon - the temple dedicated to Athena, goddess of wisdom, that crowns the Acropolis - dominate a city whose name is synonymous for many with civilisation itself. It is hard not to feel the hand of history in such a place. The birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy and theatre, Athens' importance cannot be understated. Few cities have enjoyed a history so rich in artistic creativity and the making of ideas; or one so curiously patterned by alternating cycles of turbulence and quietness.
Main title:
Athens [sound recording] : a history / Bruce Clark.
Author:
Clark, Bruce, 1958-, authorElstob, Mark (Narrator), narrator
Imprint:
Rearsby : Clipper Audiobooks, 2022.
Collation:
16 CDs (1196 min.) : digital, stereo
Performers:
Narrated by Mark Elstob.
ISBN:
9781803283364 (CDs :)
Dewey class:
949.512
Language:
English
BRN:
2293032