Ancient Greece: Monuments Past and Present surveys the most important buildings and monuments of Grecian antiquity. Ancient landmarks are illustrated as they appear today, and through the use of plastic overlays, as they likely appeared when still intact. The book tours several geographic areas, including Athens, Cape Sounion, Aegina, Corinth, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Delphi, Olympia, Sparta, Crete, and Delos. The authors offer a brief history of each region and an overview of its significant buildings and monuments. An accessible and handy guide, Ancient Greece: Monuments Past and Present is an excellent resource for travelers and students alike.
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