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1 comments about Insight Compact Guide Athens (Insight Compact Guides).

1. This is a nice book for a very brief, compact overview of Athens, Greece. Full-color photographs on almost every page and details about the city's highlights. However, this book is somewhat outdated now, and I don't recommend buying it.

3 comments about Traveler's Key To Ancient Greece.

1. The Traveler's Key To Ancient Greece: A Guide To Sacred Places is the ideal guidebook for exploring sacred locations that once were home to the secret mysteries at Eleusis, the oracle at Delphi, the Labyrinths of Knossos, the vast theater and healing center at Epidauros, the perfect symmetry of the Parthenon, and more! This unique and very special travel guide offers informative and expert commentary on the Hellenic world's palace and temple cultures and sites; Greek drama, philosophy, art, and sculpture; sacred geometry and architecture; and gallery collections in three major museums. Whether you are an armchair explorer or plan to be an on-site visitor, The Traveler's Key To Ancient Greece is a compelling, informative, superbly written and flawlessly produced introduction to understanding as well as visiting these sacred sites of antiquity.



2. This book is an excellent starting point for
   anyone remotely interested in the ancient Greeks --
   not merely the most famous ones of the 6th and
   5th centuries B.C. Here interweave myth,
   mystery, knowledge, mysticism (Pythagorean and
   Orphic introductions), plus excellent explanations
   of attributes and psychological aspects related
   to the gods.
   [here is a section from the "Introduction"]
   Each site has its "myth," a term which means
   a story of the life of a place, human being, or
   god. All myths have meaning, and the task has
   been to translate the myth into the myth-language
   of our own era. For the most part, the language
   of our mythology is the language of psychology.
   And of course there are several styles of
   psychological language: Jungian, Freudian, Adlerian,
   and so on. In this case, the language goes back
   to Plato and has been brought to the present
   idiom through the work of Paul Diel, the late
   Austrian psychologist.
   Plato, the great voice of the journey of the
   human soul, was the first Western writer to speak
   of the idea of spiritual development, the idea
   that a human being might lead his life in such a
   way as to AWAKEN [my caps] within himself the
   divine life. The possibility of such a discovery
   makes Plato's works a psychology, or a study of
   human behavior in the physical, intellectual,
   and spiritual sense. Plato was indebted to the
   voices of his own culture and his predecessors in
   philosophy, both Eastern and Western [Orpheus;
   Pythagoras]. These fragments from the past form
   a living mythology which still has power to
   transform lives. -- Richard G. Geldard.
   *The Traveler's Key to Ancient Greece.* (1989).
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3. If your intention in Greece is to explore the wonders of the ancients, this is the best book to take. Of the several books I had with me, it was the most complete, detailed, informative and enjoyable--it was the one I came to trust and refer to the most often. Small enough to stuff into a pocket, it allows you to sit at the sites and read while looking at the ruins. The facts and suppostions were generally supported by other sources, so being able to rely on its accuracy is another plus.

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1 comments about Nelles Guide Greek Islands (Nelles Guides).

1. Researched and written by local correspondents, Nelles Guides are updated on a regular basis to provide only the very latest information. A well-rounded introduction delves into the culture and history of of all the Greek Islands, tempting you to explore. The "What to See & Do" section covers everything from sightseeing, driving tours and adventurous excursions, museums and galleries. You'll find detailed entries for restaurants, shopping, entertainment, festivals and more. All accommodations are categorized by price level, making it easy for you to select a place that suits your budget. Practical travel issues - health concerns, currency, transportation, climate & clothing, visa requirements - are also given.

   Illustrated with over 160 color photos and maps. Fully indexed.

   "Recommended.... convenient, very informative and easy to use. Each page features full-color pictures. [Nelles Guides] are helpful for homework assignments and background information." Library Journal.

1 comments about Knopf MapGuide: Istanbul (Knopf Mapguides).

1. How can Knopf publish a map that does not show the tramline from Eminonu to Findiki along the Bosporus. This is like a map o New York City that doesn't show the A/C line to Brooklyn. Wait until you get there and buy a Falk Stadtplan (city map).

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