Atheniensia : Or Remarks On The Topography And Buildings Of Athens (1816) (Hardcover)

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Atheniensia: Or Remarks On The Topography And Buildings Of Athens is a book written by William Wilkins and published in 1816. The book is a detailed account of the topography and buildings of Athens, Greece, and provides a comprehensive description of the city's architecture, history, and culture. The author, who was a British architect and scholar of Greek architecture, presents a detailed analysis of the ancient city's landmarks, including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Theatre of Dionysus. He also discusses the social and political context of Athens during its heyday, and how it influenced the city's architecture and urban planning. The book is considered a seminal work on the subject, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Athens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.