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Nea Nikomideia, Aeane, Sindos, Aegae, Pella, Dion. An exploration in the steps of gods and men, in the myths and history of Macedonia, from prehistoric to Early Christian times, based on ancient authors and on modern archaeological research. -- Its great streets and mansions, the marketplace, the stadiums, the sanctuaries were silent as if enchanted. There was no unrest or disturbance. The same city in the morning would have been full of life, the usual, daily tasks. Craftsmen renowned for their metalwork, their wall-painting, the ornamental floors of pebbles, would have been starting work. Beautiful ladies in gold-embroidered garments would have left behind them as they passed the expensive scent of myrrh from Arabia. The ovens in the courtyards would be baking crisp loaves. Pella would have lived each day as it had before. New, proud, well-built. And yet King Alexander lived no longer...
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- PublisherKaleidoscope
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 9607846265
- ISBN 13 9789607846266
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages163
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MACEDONIA IN THE STEPS OF GODS AND MEN
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Kaleidoscope Publications, Athens, 2001
ISBN 10: 9607846265
ISBN 13: 9789607846266
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Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Athens: Kaleidoscope Publications, c2001. 163pp., color photographs and illustrations. Rectangular 8vo. Lacking first free page, ends of spine lightly bumped, near fine hardcover. Seller Inventory # 93323
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