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The Parthenon
- Narrated by: Joan Walker
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
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Summary
The ruined silhouette of the Parthenon on its hill above Athens is one of the world's most famous images. Its 'looted' Elgin Marbles are a global cause celebre. But what actually are they?
In a revised and updated edition, Mary Beard, award-winning writer, reviewer and leading Cambridge classicist, tells the history and explains the significance of the Parthenon, the temple of the virgin goddess Athena, the divine patroness of ancient Athens.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-04-21
must listen
brilliant, eye opening fantastic listen. a truly universal approach in four dimensions. from 5th century to date full with all backstage and main arguments
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- Benjamin Wright
- 07-12-21
Mary Beard at her best
fascinating and engaging history of the Parthenon. A must listen for fans of classical history.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-05-19
Really interesting read
finished it in one sitting! really great way of telling the history story of this iconic building
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- duncan robertson
- 13-12-23
factual
factual interesting good overview of the history of the pantherdon and the marbles, well worth a listen, well delivered
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- Frankieg3
- 25-05-20
Disappointed
I want to say first I have enjoyed and learnt a lot from Mary Beards other books. This one did not quite engage me as much.
Firstly I did not like the narrator, she speaks clearly but her tone is cut glass and it detracted from the content. I am sure there are books she would be fine for but not this one.
Secondly the content. It did not add a lot to what I know already. I think I expected to learn more. If you want a brief book on the history and politics of the Parthenon this is for you.
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