A Traveller's History of Greece

The reader is provided a comprehensive and authoritative history of Greece and its sunny Mediterranean islands, the historical context of sights and towns, a chronology of major events, lists of monarchs and heads of state, historical maps, and line drawings.

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The Traveller's History series is designed for travellers who want more historical background on the country they are visiting than can be found in a tour guide. Each volume offers a complete and authoritative history of the country from the earliest times up to the present. A Gazetteer cross-referenced to the main text pin-points the historical importance of sights and towns.Illustrated with maps and line drawings, this literate and lively series makes ideal before-you-go reading, and is just as handy tucked into suitcase or backpack.In a clear and comprehensive manner, the reader is here provided with an authoritative general history of Greece from its earliest beginning down to the present day.