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Frommer's Turkey with Your Familyby Carole French
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2008; US$ 18.99This family-friendly travel guide to Turkey is a full colour, on-the-ground, practical book containing all the fun, exciting and useful information parents need for a trouble free holiday for memories to last a lifetime. Although there are many traditional travel guides including elements about travelling with a family, there are no specific guidebooks on the market targeting families and addressing the needs and requirements for a family on holiday. The With Your Family series is aimed at providing families with a fun, exciting, personal and informative guide to some of the most family friendly destinations. The guides are practical, on-the-ground tools, which will help families make the most of their time away and create family memories... more...
Population Exchange in Greek Macedoniaby Elisabeth Kontogiorgi
Oxford University Press, UK 2006; US$ 125.00Following the defeat of the Greek Army in 1922 by nationalist Turkish forces, the Convention of Lausanne in 1923 specified the first compulsory exchange of populations ratified by an international organization. The arrival in Greece of over 1.2 million refugees and their settlement proved to be a watershed with far-reaching consequences for the country. Elisabeth Kontogiorgi examines the agricultural settlement of a great number of refugees in Greek Macedonia against the background. of forced migration and refugee studies more generally. - ;Following the defeat of the Greek Army in 1922 by nationalist Turkish forces, the Convention of Lausanne in 1923 specified the first compulsory exchange of populations ratified by an international organization.... more...
Fields of Wheat, Hills of Bloodby Anastasia N. Karakasidou
University of Chicago Press 2009; US$ 30.00Deftly combining archival sources with evocative life histories, Anastasia Karakasidou brings welcome clarity to the contentious debate over ethnic identities and nationalist ideologies in Greek Macedonia. Her vivid and detailed account demonstrates that contrary to official rhetoric, the current people of Greek Macedonia ultimately derive from profoundly diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Throughout the last century, a succession of regional and world conflicts, economic migrations, and shifting state formations has engendered an intricate pattern of population movements and refugee resettlements across the region. Unraveling the complex social, political, and economic processes through which these disparate peoples have become culturally... more...
Monemvasiaby Haris A. Kalligas
Taylor & Francis 2009; US$ 123.00A world authority on its history and architecture here brings her expertise and professional knowledge together to present a lavishly illustrated exploration of Monemvasia: its history, its climate, its politics and its change. more...
Frommer's Greek Islands With Your Familyby Jos Simon
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2008; US$ 27.50With your family hguides have all the inside knowledge and advice for a trouble-free holiday full of fabulous memories for all the family. Discover a destination with: Stunning beaches with azure waters and bustling harbour towns Fascinating historical sites and fortresses to explore Pretty white-washed villages and breathtaking views Friendly and welcoming child-friendly restaurants Dramatic landscapes to discover together Let Frommer's show you where your family can: Enjoy the best water parks in Greece Find a great picnic spot next to a peaceful waterfall Visit an ostrich farm or ride a camel Discover the best beaches and watersports the islands have to offer Relax in a rural idyll more...
Top 10 Creteby Robin Gauldie
Dorling Kindersley 2011; US$ 14.00Whether you are traveling first class or on a limited budget, DK Eyewitness Top 10: Crete will lead you straight to the very best this historic island has to offer. From ancient Minoan ruins to the towering Venetian wall and fortress of Heraklion, all the must-sees are covered in a trouble-free list format. There are accommodation reviews for every budget, from luxury beach resorts to youth hostels across the island. Dozens of Top 10 lists cover traveler highlights from the Top 10 best beaches and Top 10 traditional tavernas to the most charming villages and fascinating monasteries and churches, as well as the Top 10 best hotels in Crete. And to save you time and money, there?s even a list of the Top 10 Things to Avoid. Your guide to... more...
Frommer's Crete Day by Dayby Jos Simon
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2010; US$ 13.99The itinerary-based Day by Day guides show you the best of everything in a time-efficient way, perfect for travellers who want to tailor their trip Sightseeing highlights include Samaria Gorge, Europe's longest gorge and one of the most spectacular in the world; and Knossos Palace, one of the most significant archaeological sites in Crete. Crete is one of the most popular Greek Islands and has the longest summers in Greece; it's a great destination for culture vultures as well as those interested in nature. Coverage of a variety of accommodations - from contemporary villas and luxury hotels to rustic accommodations in agro-tourism farms. For adventure seekers, Crete offers the perfect terrain for mountain biking, hiking, and horse-riding,... more...
Imagining Men: Ideals of Masculinity in Ancient Greek Cultureby Thomas Van Nortwick
ABC-CLIO 2008; US$ 45.00Exploring models for masculinity as they appear in major works of Greek literature, this book combines literary, historical, and psychological insights to examine how the ancient Greeks understood the meaning of a man's life. The thoughts and actions of Achilles, Odysseus, Oedipus, and other enduring characters from Greek literature reflect the imperatives that the ancient Greeks saw as governing a man's life as he moved from childhood to adult maturity to old age. Because the Greeks believed that men (as opposed to women) were by nature the proper agents of human civilization within the larger order of the universe, examining how the Greeks thought that a man ought to live his life prompts exploration of the place of human life in a world... more...
The Nomads of Mykonosby Pola Bousiou
Berghahn Books 2008; US$ 85.00This is the ethnography of the Mykoniots d'élection , a 'gang' of romantic adventurers who have been visiting the island of Mykonos for the last thirty-five years and have formed a community of dispersed friends. Their constant return to and insistence on working, acting and creating in a tourist space, offers them an extreme identity, which in turn is aesthetically marked by the transient cultural properties of Mykonos. Drawing semiotically from its ancient counterpart Delos, whose myth of emergence entails a spatial restlessness, contemporary Mykonos also acquires an idiosyncratic fluidity. In mythology Delos, the island of Apollo, was condemned by the gods to be an island in constant movement. Mykonos, as a signifier of a new... more...
Santorini Sightsby MobileReference
MobileReference.com 2010; US$ 3.99This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included.Please search for "Travel Greece", part of the Mobi Travel series, if you are interested in the complete travel guide that includes more maps and attractions with additional articles on history, cultural venues, transportation, districts, dining, accommodations, units conversion, and a phrasebook. more...









