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Greece in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...
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Greece at 1;700, 000 on a large, indexed road map from the Swiss Hallwag/Kümmerly + Frey cartographic house, presenting the mainland & the islands together, with only Crete shown as an inset. Coverage extends to Istanbul &

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the whole of the Aegean coast of Turkey, showing ferry routes to the islands from both countries. Names of larger towns & the islands are in both Greek & Latin alphabets. Topography is shown by light, unobtrusive relief shading with names of mountain ranges & spot heights. Road network

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selected minor roads & country tracks, & indicates motorway sections due to open in 2016 (Wolfgang Schäuble permitting!), motorway services, roads closed to motorized traffic, opening months of mountain passes, & driving distance on main & many local roads. Scenic routes are highlighted. Railway lines & ferry services are

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& local airports are marked. A range of symbols indicate various places of interest including campsites, archaeological remains, etc. The map has latitude & longitude lines at 15’ & 30’ respectively. The index is in a separate booklet attached to the map cover. Map legend

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English. Also provided is an enlargement showing in greater detail the Athens area with access to the port in Piraeus & the Eleftherios Venizelos airport.







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selected minor roads & local tracks, & indicates distances on main routes. Scenic routes are highlighted. Railway lines are included, plus numerous ferry routes between the mainland & the islands. The map highlights numerous places of interest, both cultural sights including archaeological remains & various natural sites, showing national parks & other protected areas. Symbols mark selected campsites & youth hostels, viewpoints, etc. All place names are in both Greek & Latin alphabet, except those of places of interest shown in Latin script only. The map has no geographical coordinates. The index is in a separate booklet attached to the map cover. Map legend

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English. In addition to numerous insets covering various islands, the map also

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street plans of central Athens & Thessaloniki. Please note: the same map is also available from Mair Dumont with special features to aid navigation & route planning, or from Geo Center.





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selected minor roads & local tracks, & indicates distances on main routes. Scenic routes are highlighted. Railway lines are included, plus numerous ferry routes between the mainland & the islands. The map highlights numerous places of interest, both cultural sights including archaeological remains & various natural sites, showing national parks & other protected areas. Symbols mark selected campsites & youth hostels, viewpoints, etc. All place names are in both Greek & Latin alphabet, except those of places of interest shown in Latin script only. The map has no geographical coordinates. The index is in a separate booklet attached to the map cover. Multilingual map legend

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Greece

This lavishly illustrated volume invites readers to delve into the source of the oldest and most authentic roots of Western civilization, and to immerse themselves in the world of the ancient Greeks-their historical development, cultural horizons, art, and architecture. Hundreds of photographs, aerial views, three-dimensional reconstructions, and details of artifacts reveal the groundbreaking genius of this remarkable civilization. From Minos to the Roman conquest, historical milestones in Greek civilization are examined in an authoritative yet accessible text that presents the most up-to-date findings on the development of Greek art, architecture, and religion. Encompassing its artistic and architectural legacy, military victories, aspects of everyday life, and its inevitable
decline, this volume is at once meticulously researched and highly engaging, presenting a well-rounded perspective on the breadth of Greek culture. Chapters include: The Origins of Ancient Greece, The Rise of Greece, Greek Dark Ages: Social and Political Conflicts, The Dominance of Athens, The Rise of Macedon, The Conquest of Alexander, and Greek Society.
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This lavishly illustrated volume invites readers to delve into the source of the oldest & most authentic roots of Western civilization, & to immerse themselves in the world of the ancient Greeks-their historical development, cultural horizons, art, & architecture. Hundreds of photographs, aerial views, three-dimensional reconstructions, & details of artifacts reveal the groundbreaking genius of this remarkable civilization. From Minos to the Roman conquest, historical milestones in Greek civilization are examined in an authoritative yet accessible text that presents the most up-to-date findings on the development of Greek art, architecture, & religion. Encompassing its artistic & architectural legacy, military victories, aspects of everyday life, & its inevitable decline, this volume is at once meticulously researched & highly engaging, presenting a well-rounded perspective on the breadth of Greek culture. Chapters include: The Origins of Ancient Greece, The Rise of Greece, Greek Dark Ages: Social & Political Conflicts, The Dominance of Athens, The Rise of Macedon, The Conquest of Alexander, & Greek Society.

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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