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Bloomsbury The Acropolis: Global Fame, Local Claim - Book

Name: Bloomsbury The Acropolis: Global Fame, Local Claim - Book
Brand: Bloomsbury
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Explore the complex layers of one of the most famous heritage sites in the world. While the Acropolis in Athens is often discussed through the lens of 5th-century-BC Athenian society, this book by Bloomsbury shifts the focus to its modern significance. It examines how this national monument of Greece serves as a potent symbol of western civilization while shaping local and international identities today. This work moves beyond traditional historical views to look at the meaning of the Acropolis in contemporary Greece. Readers will learn how global ideas are adopted and how the site functions in a modern context. It is an essential read for those interested in how cultural sites maintain their relevance across different eras and how they connect to the people living around them today.

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Examines the modern meaning of the Acropolis within contemporary Greek society.

Provides a fresh perspective that moves beyond 5th-century-BC Athenian history.

Analyzes how global ideas are adopted and used by local populations.

Explores the site as a symbol of western civilization and a national monument.

Investigates the multiple local and international identities shaped by the site.

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Brand: Bloomsbury
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1859735908
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Types of Architecture > Memorials & Monuments
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 November 2001
Listed Since: 22 December 2006

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