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The Parthenon

By: Mary Beard
Narrated by: Joan Walker
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About this listen

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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©2002 Mary Beard (P)2019 Hachette Audio UK Archaeology Architecture Middle Ages

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brilliant, eye opening fantastic listen. a truly universal approach in four dimensions. from 5th century to date full with all backstage and main arguments

must listen

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finished it in one sitting! really great way of telling the history story of this iconic building

Really interesting read

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fascinating and engaging history of the Parthenon. A must listen for fans of classical history.

Mary Beard at her best

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factual interesting good overview of the history of the pantherdon and the marbles, well worth a listen, well delivered

factual

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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.

Disappointed

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