Northern Dodecanese Kalymnos Telendos Leros Patmos Lipsi Arki Agathonisi

Author : Nigel McGilchrist
Publisher : Genius Loci Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781907859113
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book McGilchrist's Greek Islands: Northern Dodecanese (Kalymnos, Telendos, Leros, Patmos, Lipsi, Arki, Agathonisi) written by Nigel McGilchrist and published by Genius Loci Publications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ?A work of astonishing scope, quality and insight. These twenty guidebooks cover the islands of the Aegean in greater detail than any previously written. Over a five-year period the classical scholar and art historian Nigel McGilchrist visited every corner of each island, exploring by all available means every place of historical and cultural interest. Enhanced by detailed site plans and maps specially drawn by Nick Hill Design, this unique series of books will be a must-have possession for everyone who loves these wonderful islands.

Author : Ian Boxall
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191655848
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Patmos in the Reception History of the Apocalypse written by Ian Boxall and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph explores the significance accorded to John's island of Patmos (Rev. 1:9) within the wider reception history of the Apocalypse. In contrast to the relatively scant attention paid to John's island in modern commentaries, this reception-historical survey reveals both the greater prominence accorded to Patmos by earlier interpreters, and the richer diversity of readings the text has provoked. These include interest in the physical character of Patmos and its significance as an island; the date and reason for John's sojourn there; attempts to locate Patmos in a geography which is sometimes more mythical than literal; the meaning of the name 'Patmos' in the context of a biblical book which treats other place-names symbolically. This diversity is supported by a close reading of Rev. 1:9, which highlights the extent to which even its literal sense is highly ambiguous. Ian Boxall brings together for the first time in a coherent narrative a wide range of interpretations of Patmos, reflecting different chronological periods, cultural contexts, and Christian traditions. Boxall understands biblical interpretation broadly, to include interpretations in biographical traditions about John, sermons, liturgy, and visual art as well as biblical commentaries.He also considers popular and marginal readings alongside magisterial and centrist ones, and draws analogies between similar hermeneutical strategies across the centuries. In the final chapter Boxall explores the wider implications of his study for biblical scholarship, advocating an approach which encourages use of the imagination and reader participation, and which works with a broader concept of 'meaning' than traditional historical criticism.

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greek Islands written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jennifer Barclay
Publisher : Bradt Guides
ISBN 13 : 1784777900
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wild Abandon written by Jennifer Barclay and published by Bradt Guides. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A vivid and intoxicating account of these beautiful islands” – Victoria Hislop “A must-read for anyone who loves the Greek islands” – Richard Clark ‘There’s something about abandoned places which moves me and captures the imagination.’ So says seasoned travel writer Jennifer Barclay as she walks with her dog and her backpack through the deserted spaces of the Dodecanese, islands that were once bustling but are now half forgotten and reclaimed by the wild due to a mix of misfortune and the lure of opportunity elsewhere. Join her on a journey through abandoned villages and farms, cave-houses and captains’ mansions, the homes of displaced Muslim fishermen and poets, as she discovers beauty in the ruins, emptiness and silence, and inspiration in the stories of people’s lives. A long-term resident of Greece, Jennifer Barclay spent more than four years researching Wild Abandon, visiting islands multiple times and talking to local people to hear their stories. She travels from the very west to the very east of the Dodecanese, from the very south almost to the very north, taking in some of the smallest and the biggest islands, and highlighting different stories along the way to show the complex history behind these havens of tranquillity. She discovers a villa intended for Benito Mussolini’s retirement, an island that links a gramophone from St Petersburg and a portrait in the American National Gallery via a pack of cigarettes, and reflects on the days when an economy based on sponges and burnt rock supported thousands. Wild Abandon is an elegy in praise of abandoned places and a search for lost knowledge through the wildest and most deserted locations.

Author : Søren Dietz
Publisher : Aarhus University Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Archaeology in the Dodecanese written by Søren Dietz and published by Aarhus University Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty one papers from a 1986 symposium (in Copenhagen) which discussed the developments of archaeological research in the Dodecanese and presented accounts of recent finds in the area. Papers from all over Europe, but chiefly in English, range from Prehistoric to Hellenistic as follows: Prehistory (9), the island of Rhodes (12), the island of Cos (3) and the Dodecanese (7).

Author : Michelin Travel Publications
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greek Islands, Athens written by Michelin Travel Publications and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brand new title from the popular NEOS series aimed at independent travellers wanting to discover local life off the beaten track. Beautiful watercolour illustrations and stunning full colour photography. Featuring clear, colourful maps and plans from our expert Michelin cartographers. Large selection of recommended hotels and restaurants, not to be missed sites and advice on the local customs and traditions. Beautifully presented, a thorough, well-written guidebook.

Author : Great Britain. Foreign Office. Historical Section
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Islands of the Northern and Eastern Aegean written by Great Britain. Foreign Office. Historical Section and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : K.A. Lesins
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400996349
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Genus Medicago (Leguminosae) written by K.A. Lesins and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In introducing ourselves it should be told that in our native Latvian language our name is written LesiJ;l. s. In most English publications, as in this work, the writing has been simplified to Lesins, and often only the first initial has been used. Our interest in Medicago was first aroused during 1936-38, while em ployed as teachers in the agricultural and home economics school at Be brene, Upper Zemgale, Latvia. Some plants of alfalfa (M. varia, M. media), locally called 'lucema', were found growing wild along roadsides in that area, though no alfalfa fields had been seen in the vicinity within the me mory of local farmers. Some roadside plants were dug out and transplanted to the garden, but their seedset was poor. During the next few years we paid only slight attention to alfalfa, the reason being that Latvia is a country with Atlantic climatic features (annual precipitation 600-700 mm; mild win ters for its 56°-58° N. Lat. , with January isotherms between -3° and -7° C; moderately warm summers, with July isotherms between 16° and 18° C), which together with its soils, mostly of acidic, podzolic type, is not well suited for alfalfa production. It was not until 1945 in Sweden that work on alfalfa came to the foreground, when the senbor author was assigned investi gations on alfalfa seed setting by Dr. Erik Akerberg, then director of the Swedish Seed Association branch station at ffituna.

Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593842898
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Greek Islands written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-03-26 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to the Greek Islands, packed with insider tips and ideas, color maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map of all the major island groups - designed to help you see the very best of the Greek Islands. Admire the golden mosaics at Néa Moní, a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as a fine example of Macedonian Renaissance architecture on the island of Chios, take a stroll along the cobblestoned streets of Corfu's Old Town, step back in time at the enormous Palace of Knossos on Crete or enjoy the sunset from an idyllic Santoríni beach. From Top 10 beaches and bays to Top 10 outdoor activities - discover the best of the Greek Islands with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Greek Islands: - Nine easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Top 10 lists showcase the best attractions in the Greek Islands, covering Corfu Old Town, Delos, the Temple of Aphaia and much more. - Free laminated pull-out map of the Greek Islands, plus seven full-color area maps - In-depth area guides explore the Greek Islands' most interesting neighborhoods, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Color-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa and health information - Color maps help you navigate with ease - Covers The Ionians; the Cyclades; Crete; the Dodecanese; the Northeast Aegean Islands; the Sporádes and Évvia; the Argo-Saronic Islands Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide to the Greek Islands? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide The Greek Islands.

Author : Arne Strid
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 600 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Flora Hellenica written by Arne Strid and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: