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- Rising from the waters between Greece and Italy, the Ionians - peaks of an underwater mountain range - are some of the most culturally, historically and mythologically rich in all Greece.
- About the Author: John Freely (1926-2017) was one of the most widely respected writers of travel books, histories and guides about Greece and Turkey.
- 256 Pages
- Travel, Europe
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About the Book
Rising from the waters between Greece and Italy, the Ionians - peaks of an underwater mountain range - are some of the most culturally, historically and mythologically rich in all Greece. It consists of Consisting of Corfu, Paxos, Ithaka, Lefkas, Cephalonia, Zakynthos and Kythera. This book illuminates the history, and culture of these islands.Book Synopsis
Rising from the waters between Greece and Italy, the Ionians - peaks of an underwater mountain range - are some of the most culturally, historically and mythologically rich in all Greece. Consisting of Corfu, Paxos, Ithaka, Lefkas, Cephalonia, Zakynthos and Kythera, they have been variously invaded and occupied by the Goths, Arabs, Normans, Venetians, British, Germans and most recently by tourism, yet they have always absorbed and assimilated other cultures whilst still retaining their unique character and identity.The Ionians have been made famous in literature from Homer and Aeschylus to Gerald Durrell and Louis de Bernieres and numerous myths are associated with them: Corfu is linked to the voyage of Jason's Argonauts, Aphrodite was born on Kythera, Paxos and Corfu were once joined until Poseidon threw his trident and separated them and Odysseus' home was on Ithaka. John Freely, who has visited and travelled throughout the islands over the course of 40 years, here illuminates the history, culture and present day of all seven islands, providing the most readable and comprehensive guide to the magnificent Ionians.Review Quotes
"A charming and informative companion for anyone exploring these enchanting islands." --Andrew Steed, Stanfords Maps and Travel Books
About the Author
John Freely (1926-2017) was one of the most widely respected writers of travel books, histories and guides about Greece and Turkey. He is the author of The Grand Turk, Storm on Horseback, Children of Achilles, The Cyclades, The Ionian Islands, The Western Shores of Turkey, Strolling through Athens, Strolling through Venice and the bestselling Strolling through Istanbul (all I.B.Tauris). He lives in Istanbul.Dimensions (Overall): 7.73 Inches (H) x 5.17 Inches (W) x .78 Inches (D)
Weight: .61 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Travel
Sub-Genre: Europe
Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
Theme: Greece
Format: Paperback
Author: John Freely
Language: English
Street Date: May 1, 2008
TCIN: 94314382
UPC: 9781845116965
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-7047
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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