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Title: The Mediterranean: Its Storied Cities and Venerable Ruins
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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)
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.)
Author: Bonney, T. G. (Thomas George), 1833-1923
Author: Allen, Grant, 1848-1899
Author: Griffiths, Arthur, 1838-1908
Author: Reynolds-Ball, Eustace A. (Eustace Alfred), 1858-1928
Author: Traill, H. D. (Henry Duff), 1842-1900
EBook No.: 41263
Published: Nov 2, 2012
Downloads: 262
Language: English
Subject: Europe, Southern -- Description and travel
Subject: Mediterranean Region -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Mediterranean: Its Storied Cities and Venerable Ruins
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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)
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.)
Author: Bonney, T. G. (Thomas George), 1833-1923
Author: Allen, Grant, 1848-1899
Author: Griffiths, Arthur, 1838-1908
Author: Reynolds-Ball, Eustace A. (Eustace Alfred), 1858-1928
Author: Traill, H. D. (Henry Duff), 1842-1900
EBook No.: 41263
Published: Nov 2, 2012
Downloads: 262
Language: English
Subject: Europe, Southern -- Description and travel
Subject: Mediterranean Region -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.