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Bonney, T. G. (Thomas George), 1833-1923 |
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Allen, Grant, 1848-1899 |
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Griffiths, Arthur, 1838-1908 |
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Reynolds-Ball, Eustace A. (Eustace Alfred), 1858-1928 |
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Traill, H. D. (Henry Duff), 1842-1900 |
| Title |
The Mediterranean: Its Storied Cities and Venerable Ruins
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"The Mediterranean: Its Storied Cities and Venerable Ruins" by T. G. Bonney et al. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history and culture of the Mediterranean region, diving into its diverse cities and notable ruins. As the opening chapters unfold, it promises a vivid journey through places that have shaped civilization, offering insights into their past significance and present allure. The opening of the book introduces readers to the "Pillars of Hercules," the ancient gateway to the Mediterranean. It intricately describes the approaching landscapes of Gibraltar and Tarifa, capturing the fascination of travelers past and present. The author reflects on the transformation of these locations through time, establishing their historical importance as points of contact between continents and cultures. Rich imagery and thoughtful commentary on the platforms of history set the stage for the exploration of iconic cities like Tangier and Algiers, which are teased to come in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
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| Subject |
Europe, Southern -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Mediterranean Region -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41263 |
| Release Date |
Nov 2, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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