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The Parthenon

By: Mary Beard
Narrated by: Joan Walker
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Summary
 The ruined silhouette of the Parthenon on its hill above Athens is one of the world's most famous images. Its 'looted' Elgin Marbles are a global cause celebre. But what actually are they? In a revised and updated edition, Mary Beard, award winning writer, reviewer and leading Cambridge classicist, tells the history and explains the significance of the Parthenon, the temple of the virgin goddess Athena, the divine patroness of ancient Athens.©2002 Mary Beard Archaeology Architecture Europe Greece Middle Ages
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Humourous historical romp from Classical Greece to the modern era. Insightful views on such an important monument.

History written at its best.

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Really enjoyed it. Thoroughly recommended. Beard takes a look from a number of different perspectives, beyond the depth of scholarship she delivers a fresh, engaging and insightful book.

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