Aegean Art and Architecture  •  Donald Preziosi  •  Louise Hitchcock ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 275 PAGES An illustrated survey of Minoan and Mycenean art from the Neolithic to the extraordinary Bronze Age palaces of Knossos, Gournia and Phaistos. Organized chronologically, it's a serious-minded prehistory of Crete and the Aegean that will appeal to the traveler with a strong interest in archaeology. With 146 illustrations. (GRE113, $27.95)
The Aegean Crucible, Tracing Vernacular Architecture in Post-Byzantine Centuries  •  Constantine E. Michaelides ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2004 •  PAPER An intensive and knowledgeable study of the architecture designed and constructed by untrained builders found throughout the Greek islands. Covering from the 13th century to today and featuring 650 illustrations, it's a useful guide for students and intellectually curious travelers. Constantine Michaelides is Dean and Professor Emeritus at the School of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis. (GRE244, $40.00)
The Aeneid  •  Virgil  •  Robert Fitzgerald LITERATURE •  1990 •  PAPER  • 464 PAGES A noted translation of the epic Roman poem of Aeneas and his journeys in the Mediterranean following the Trojan War. (ITL271, $12.00)
Aeschylus I: Oresteia (Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides)  •  Aeschylus  •  Richmond Lattimore LITERATURE •  1983 •  PAPER  • 180 PAGES A great work of ancient Greek theatre, The Oresteia trilogy tells the story of Agamemnon and his family (Clytemnestra, Iphigenia and Orestes), who are dysfunctional to epic proportions. These are tales of murder, betrayal and vengeance, translated by Richard Lattimore. A volume in The Complete Greek Tradegies published by the University of Chicago. (GRE111, $13.00)
The Age of Alexander, Nine Greek Lives  •  Plutarch LITERATURE •  1995 •  PAPER  • 443 PAGES Plutarch's classic history of Alexander the Great. (GRE139, $15.00)
Alexander of Macedon, 356-323 B.C.  •  Peter Green BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1992 •  PAPER  • 617 PAGES An outstanding biography of the complex ruler, this book combines great storytelling, adventure, romance, brutish violence, historical accuracy -- and vivid character sketches of Darius, Aristotle and other famous personalities. With his commanding knowledge and his way with words, Alexander of Macedon is a scholarly book that you can't put down. (GRE56, $22.95)
Alexander the Great  •  Robin Lane Fox BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2004 •  PAPER  • 568 PAGES A popular biography of Alexander the Great, noteworthy for its scholarship, great descriptions and psychological insight. This enormously readable book succeeds in bringing the man and his era to life. (GRE17, $16.00)
Alexander the Great, Son of the Gods  •  Alan Fildes  •  Joann Fletcher BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2004 •  PAPER  • 176 PAGES An illustrated overview of King Alexander III of Macedon, organized chronologically, featuring 120 color illustrations of ancient art. (GRE288, $17.95)
Alexander's Path  •  Freya Stark TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1990 •  PAPER  • 283 PAGES Classic travel writing, well researched and evocative. Stark journeyed throughout the Near East in the 1950s, producing a series of classic travelogues. In this book, she retraces the route of Alexander the Great along the shores of western and southern Turkey including Xanthus, Myra and Miletus. It's an excellent companion for anyone sailing from Kusadasi to Antalya. (TKY32, $15.95)
All the Pain Money Can Buy, The Life of Christina Onassis  •  William Wright BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1991 •  PAPER  • 428399 PAGES A salacious account of the charmed life and unfortunate death of Christina in Argentina in 1988. Until her parents were divorced in the mid-1960s, Christina was practically raised aboard the yacht named after her -- and privileged beyond sense. This celebrity biography is great reading. Wright has also written an account of Klaus Von Bulow. (GRE141, $26.95)
The Ancient City, Life in Classical Athens and Rome  •  Peter Connolly CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2000 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES This is a panorama of life in the ancient world, masterfully documented in painstaking, beautiful illustrations by Connolly. The stunning volume examines architecture and culture of each city -- a fascinating exploration. With excellent maps, site plans, Connolly's famous reconstructions, and modern photographs. (ITL82, $26.95)
The Ancient Greece of Odysseus  •  Peter Connolly ARCHAEOLOGY •  1999 •  PAPER  • 80 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS An illustrated retracing of the legendary hero's journey through the ancient Mediterranean world, much enhanced by site reconstructions and photographs depicting archaeological discoveries. Written for ages 12 to 14, the book includes detailed asides about Trojan history, Greek costume, the Greek art of war and other relevant topics. (GRE33, $15.95)
Ancient Greece, A Concise History  •  Peter Green HISTORY •  1979 •  PAPER  • 192 PAGES • COMING IN A lively, illustrated history of Greece from the Stone Age to the death of Alexander the Great in under 200 pages. With good maps, a bibliography for further reading and hundreds of black-and-white photos of sites and objects. (GRE04, $18.95)
Ancient Greece, Cultural Atlas for Young People  •  Anton Powell ARCHAEOLOGY •  2007 •  HARD COVER  • 96 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) An illustrated guide to Greek history, life and culture from the Bronze Age through Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic kingdoms. With each section arranged as a double-page spread, the book is an excellent travel companion. It includes archaeological sites, monuments, sculpture and art of Athens, Crete, Sparta, Delphi, the Peloponnese and other much-visited places throughout Greece. With maps and color photographs throughout. (GRE42, $35.00)
Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times  •  Thomas R. Martin ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 254 PAGES An introduction to Greek history, culture and politics from prehistory to 30 B.C., written for an undergraduate audience. The author is a professor of classics at Holy Cross. (GRE212, $15.95)
Ancient Greece: The Famous Monuments  •  G. Behor ARCHAEOLOGY •  2000 •  FLEXI-BOUND  • 72 PAGES • FAVORITE Ingenious overlay illustrations set this series of books apart. In this volume, the Parthenon, the Temple of Poseidon and other Greek monuments are shown first as they look today and next, via overlaid acetate illustrations, as they looked in their heydays. We love this method of relating the ruins to their original selves. It's so intuitive. The text is good, too. Published in Italy, the series is distributed in the U.S. by the Getty. (GRE172, $32.95)
Ancient Greek Athletics  •  Stephen G. Miller HISTORY •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 288 PAGES An illustrated portrait of the Olympics and athletic competition in classical Greece. With 291 illustrations, many in color. Miller, an archaeologist at Berkeley, draws particularly on the material evidence. (GRE207, $35.00)
The Ancient Greeks  •  Moses I. Finley HISTORY •  1992 •  PAPER  • 204 PAGES An introduction to the world of the ancient Greeks by the well renowned Classics commentator. Finley breaks down the major periods of Greek history, and provides an overview of the accomplishments that were achieved in the fields of philosophy, literature, theatre, science, architecture, the visual arts and language. With separate chapters on Athens, Sparta, and the Romans. (GRE105, $15.00)
The Ancient Mediterranean  •  Michael Grant CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1990 •  PAPER  • 374 PAGES Grant, a well known classical scholar, draws on archaeology, geography, art, and economics to paint a vivid picture of ancient cultures, from prehistory through the Roman Imperium, and their influence on western civilization. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs, and 19 maps of the region. (MED10, $18.00)
The Ancient Olympic Games  •  Judith Swaddling HISTORY •  2008 •  PAPER  • 120 PAGES The site and sport of Olympia. This revised edition includes a large, detailed model of the ancient site of Olympia, maps and dozens of large color reproductions of vases, sculpture, and other works of ancient art depicting the Games. Swaddling, a curator at the British Museum, looks also at the mythological and religious origins of the games. (GRE158, $19.95)
The Ancient Olympics, A History  •  Nigel Spivey HISTORY •  2005 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES Cambridge classicist Spivey offers a vivid history of Greek athletic contests, not just the Olympian but also the Pythian at Delphi, Isthmian at Corinth and Nemean at Argos. A wonderful popular writer, he focuses on the central role of athletics (and the military which was a close corollary) in classical Greek life. The book is timed, not coincidentally, with the quadrennial. With 40 black-and-white illustrations. (GRE206, $16.95)
Apartment in Athens  •  Glenway Wescott LITERATURE •  2004 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES Back in print after 30 years, Glenwood Wescott's 1945 bestseller is the story of a Greek couple who are forced to share their home in Nazi-occupied Athens with a German officer during World War II. (GRE198, $12.95)
The Archaeology of Ancient Greece  •  James Whitley ARCHAEOLOGY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 510 PAGES A clear, up-to-date survey of Greek archaeology by a specialist in Early Iron Age, the Archaic period and Archaic Crete. With 46 line diagrams, 87 half-tones, 1 table and 40 maps. (GRE211, $48.00)
The Archaeology of Greece: An Introduction  •  William R. Biers HISTORY •  1996 •  PAPER  • 350 PAGES Digging in Greece 101, this book intended for a college audience is an engaging, comprehensive survey of Greek archaeology from the Minoan civilization through the Hellenistic Age. It includes site plans and drawings as well as hundreds of black and white photos of vases, sculpture and other objects. A highly recommended handbook for archaeology-minded travelers to Greece. (GRE71, $24.95)
Archaic and Classical Greek Art  •  Robin Osborne ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1998 •  PAPER  • 280 PAGES A scholarly introduction to the painting and sculpture of Ancient Greece. Professor Osborne presents both well-known and rare images of the Dark Age through the early Hellenistic period, illustrating the relationship between the different art forms and the changing sociopolitical context of the Greek world. With 86 color plates and several black and white images. (GRE217, $27.95)
Archestratos of Gela, Greek Culture and Cuisine in the Fourth Century BCE: Text, Translation and Commentary  •  Archestratus  •  Alexander Sens  •  S. Douglas Olson HISTORY •  1999 •  HARD COVER  • 336 PAGES A translation of the existing pieces of Archestratus "Hedupatheia" (a.k.a. Life of Luxury), the 4th century BCE mock epic poem of life and food in the Mediterranean world of the period. An influential and widely read piece in ancient times, little of it remains today, but this authoritative study contains all the text available, along with criticism and historical and cultural commentary. (GRE137, $195.00)
The Argonautika, The Story of Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece  •  Apollonius of Rhodes  •  Peter Green LITERATURE •  2007 •  PAPER The story, in verse, by Apollonius of Jason and the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece, here retold. A noted classicist, Peter Green retranslates the original into readable modern verse. With a helpful glossary and maps that show the route of the journey. (GRE92, $24.95)
Aristophene's Lysistrata  •  Aristophanes  •  Nicholas Rudall LITERATURE •  1991 •  PAPER  • 65 PAGES Written in 414 B.C. in the aftermath of yet another disaster in the endless Peloponnesian War, this is Aristophene's great send-up of the follies of men and war. It famously opens with a wild fertility ritual involving a giant red phallus. In a straight-forward colloquial translation by Nicholas Randall. (GRE79, $9.95)
Aristotle's Poetics  •  Aristotle  •  Stephen Halliwell LITERATURE •  1998 •  PAPER  • 384 PAGES This essay is among the most influential works on art and theater in history. (TTR22, $27.00)
Art and Experience in Classical Greece  •  J. J. Pollitt ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1972 •  PAPER  • 205 PAGES An illustrated study of Greek sculpture, architecture and painting from 480-320 BC. This exploration places works in the context of the Classical Period by referencing the philosophy, literature, and politics of the time. (GRE272, $26.99)
Ataturk, The Biography of the Founder of Modern Turkey  •  Andrew Mango BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2003 •  PAPER  • 666 PAGES Mango (who was born in Istanbul and has written extensively on modern Turkey) expertly traces Ataturk's rise to power after World War I, when this complex leader created the modern Turkish state and redefined the relationship between Europe and the Middle East. He shows Ataturk's influence on the role of Islam in the modern nation. (TKY52, $24.95)
Athenian Agora, Excavations in the Heart of Classical Athens  •  John M. Camp  •  Colin Renfrew ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1992 •  PAPER  • 232 PAGES For anyone wondering about the history and significance of Athen's great public gathering place, we couldn't recommend more highly this lucid, wonderfully illustrated history. The author, assistant director of the Agora excavations since 1973, includes excellent maps, site plans and dozens of photographs, including very helpful aerial shots. (GRE169, $24.95)
The Athenian Trireme, The History and Reconstruction of an Ancient Greek Warship  •  N.B. Rankov  •  J.F. Coates  •  J.S. Morrison HISTORY •  2000 •  PAPER  • 336 PAGES This scholarly work surveys the wealth of new information and understanding gleaned from the trials of Olympias, a reconstructed Greek trireme. (GRE153, $34.99)
Athens Delphi Egina Map  •  Freytag & Berndt MAP A regional map of Attika, including Athens, Delphi and the island of Euboea at a scale of 1:250,000. With street plans of central Athens and Piraeus, along with site diagrams of Dellphi and Elefsis. (GRE243, $9.95)
Athens Map  •  World Mapping Project MAP A map of the center of Athens and surroundings. (GRE160, $8.99)
Athens: A Portrait of the City in Its Golden Age  •  Christian Meier HISTORY •  1998 •  HARD COVER  • 800 PAGES A massive history of the classical Athens city-state of the fourth and fifth century B.C., well grounded in actual personalities, battles and politics. (GRE62, $37.50)
The Balkans: Nationalism, War, and the Great Powers, 1804-1999  •  Misha Glenny HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 752 PAGES A history of southeastern Europe from Croatia, Bosnia, and Serbia, to Greece, Romania, and Bulgaria. Glenny poignantly challenges the intervening role historically played by the "Great Powers" in the region. (BLK32, $20.00)
The Battle of Salamis: The Naval Encounter that Saved Greece -- and Western Civilization  •  Barry Strauss HISTORY •  2005 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES A lively account of the 480 B. C. battle between Greece and Persia. Strauss, a military historian, draws on contemporary accounts of Herodotus, Aeschylus, and Plutarch along with archaeology. (GRE234, $14.00)
Berlitz Greek Phrase Book  •  Inc. Berlitz International LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS •  2008 •  AUDIO CD  • 224 PAGES (GRE336, $14.95)
The Best of the Achaeans, Concepts of the Hero in Archaic Greek Poetry  •  Gregory Nagy LITERATURE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 400 PAGES Gregory Nagy explores the occult and status of the hero in Hellenic civilization and poetry. The book is a scholarly guide to reading the Iliad and the Odyssey, and related ancient Greek poetry. Originally published in 1979 and revised in 1999. (GRE128, $25.00)
The Best of the Argonauts, The Redefinition of the Epic Hero in Book One of Apollonius' Argonautica  •  James J. Clauss HISTORY •  1993 •  HARD COVER  • 275 PAGES This cloth-bound book offers a scholarly interpretation of the character of Jason, as depicted in Apollonius' Argonautica. Clauss, extremely well versed in classics, looks at the human aspects of the mythic hero. (GRE94, $45.00)
Beyond the Edge of the Sea  •  Maurice Obregon HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 132 PAGES The adventures of Jason and the Argonauts, Ulysses and other explorers of the ancient world are recreated in this personal account of ships, navigation and geographical discovery. While much of this slim book is focused on the classic Mediterranean, Obregon includes a chapter on the Norse discovery of the New World. With drawings, maps and illustrations throughout. (MED50, $15.00)
Birds Without Wings  •  Louis De Bernieres LITERATURE •  2005 •  PAPER  • 480 PAGES Louis De Bernieres offers sweeping historical scope, memorable characters, drama, and many new vocabulary words in this stupendous novel set in Anatolia during the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. He interweaves a tale of family with the history of the rise of Ataturk, much about the decline of religious tolerance -- and a dazzling centerpiece in which a young townsman fights his way across Gallipoli. It's a big book, ambitious, generous and satisfying. (TKY91, $15.95)
Black Sea  •  Neal Ascherson CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1996 •  PAPER  • 306 PAGES A vivid and entertaining exploration of the Black Sea, with its unique mingling of cultures. Ascherson skillfully interweaves nature, politics, and culture as he describes both the history of the region and the current state of affairs. (RUS46, $18.00)
The Black Sea, A History  •  Charles King HISTORY •  2005 •  PAPER  • 296 PAGES This brisk narrative history takes in the history, culture and politics of the region from 700 B.C. to the 1990s. King argues that, like the Mediterranean, the Black Sea unites diverse languages and cultures (Greek, Roman, Armenian, Persian, Scythian, Byzantine, Ottoman, Tatar and Mongol). The book opens with a chapter on Pontus Euxinus, an ancient Greek site along the shores of the Black Sea. Charles King is a professor in the Department of Government and School of Foreign Service at Georgetown. With four maps and 15 black-and-white photographs. (EUR173, $35.00)
Blue Guide Athens  •  Robin Barber GUIDEBOOK •  2002 •  PAPER  • 296 PAGES A handbook to archaeology, history and culture of Athens, with site plans, maps and ample practical information for the tourist. (GRE159, $22.95)
Blue Guide Greece, The Mainland  •  Sherry Marker  •  James Pettifer GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER  • 735 PAGES The best-known and much-loved guide to the archaeology, painting, and sculpture of mainland Greece, this book includes at least a few pages on every site you're likely to visit. With extensive background on the history, art, architecture and culture of the region, serious-minded travelers will not want to be without it. (GRE40, $32.95)
A Brief History of Ancient Greece: Politics, Society, and Culture  •  Sarah B. Pomeroy HISTORY •  2004 •  PAPER  • 352 PAGES Four leading authorities on the classical world offer a lively account of Greek civilization and history, covering the entire period from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic Era. The book integrates recent research in archaeology, comparative anthropology, and social history. (GRE229, $42.95)
The Byzantines  •  Guglielmo Cavallo  •  Thomas Dunlap HISTORY •  1997 •  PAPER  • 294 PAGES A collection of essays from scholars worldwide focusing on the people of the Byzantine empire. (TKY66, $26.00)
Byzantium and the Early Islamic Conquests  •  Walter Kaegi HISTORY •  1995 •  PAPER  • 313 PAGES A classic history, painstakingly researched and utterly absorbing, of the seventh-century conqest of the eastern roman world. Insights on the great campaigns, political alliances and economics of the empire are accompanied by copious charts, maps, graphs and back-and-white illustrations. This book explores the evolution of the 1100-year-old Constantinople into the powerful capital of the Ottoman sultans, an essential reference to the Medieval east including Syria, Armenia and Palestine. (TKY19, $45.00)
Byzantium, A History  •  John Haldon HISTORY •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 176 PAGES A short, academic history of the Byzantine empire, ideal for those seeking an informed and brief overview. (TKY78, $32.50)
Byzantium, The Apogee  •  John Julius Norwich HISTORY •  1992 •  HARD COVER Part Two in Norwich's three part history of the Byzantine Empire, this thoroughly researched and surprisingly entertaining volume covers the period from 800 AD to 1000 AD, telling of the empire at its most powerful -- and most cruel. With 32 pages of photographs. (TKY70, $49.95)
C.P. Cavafy, Collected Poems  •  C.P. Cavafy LITERATURE •  1992 •  PAPER  • 284 PAGES A collection of poems from C.P. Cavafy, Greek literature's most influential 20th century poet. Not recognized until after his death in 1933, Cavafy candidly confronts themes ranging from sexuality to political history with penetrating language. (GRE87, $19.95)
Cadogan Guide Greek Islands  •  Dana Facaros GUIDEBOOK •  2002 •  PAPER  • 634 PAGES A guidebook in the respected British Cadogan series, this comprehensive look at the islands provides insightful cultural and historical background, and up-to-date practical information. The heart of the book is an island-by-island description of the region aimed at the well read traveler. With some illustrations and excellent maps. (GRE25, $19.95)
Cadogan Guide The Peloponnese & Athens  •  Dana Facaros GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 352 PAGES A guidebook in the respected British Cadogan series, this comprehensive look at the Peloponnese provides insightful cultural and historical background, and up-to-date practical information. The heart of the book contains region-by-region descriptions aimed at the well read traveler. With some illustrations and excellent maps. (GRE103, $22.95)
The Cambridge Companion to the Hellenistic World  •  Gle Bugh REFERENCE •  2006 •  PAPER A collection of 15 original essays on the Hellenistic world, covering the period from Alexander the Great to Kleopatra VII of Egypt, organized thematically, with chapters on religion, philosophy, family, economy, material culture, and military campaigns, among other topics. (GRE256, $34.99)
Celebrating Homer's Landscapes, Troy and Ithaca Revisited  •  John Victor Luce ARCHAEOLOGY •  1998 •  HARD COVER  • 224 PAGES A study of Aegean landscapes with reference to the geography of the great poet's "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey." The author recreated the voyage of Odysseus, illustrating Troy, Ithaca and other sites with gorgeous color photographs. (GRE80, $50.00)
The Children's Homer, The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy  •  Padraic Colum  •  Willy Pogany LITERATURE •  2004 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) Three-time Newbery Award-winning author Padraic Colum retells the great adventure stories for young readers. From the face that launched a thousand ships to the battle with the Cyclops, this book is a captivating introduction to the world of Homer for the whole family. (GRE46, $9.95)
A City Through Time, The Story of a City -- from Ancient Colony to Vast Metropolis  •  Philip Steele  •  Steve Noon HISTORY •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) This new addition to the Through Time series offers an engaging journey through the development a fictional Greek colony that ends in modern times. Colorful panoramic illustrations and facts about history and architecture make this an informative look at the history of urban development. (GRE199, $17.99)
Classic Myths to Read Aloud  •  William F. Russell LITERATURE •  1989 •  PAPER  • 264 PAGES • FAMILY This lively compendium of short Greek and Roman myths, designed to be read to children, is presented in crystal-clear language. Each is introduced by highlights, reading time and commentary on Greek words that have found their way into our everyday language. Makes for good reading by adults too. (GRE19, $13.95)
Classical Myth  •  Barry Powell LITERATURE •  2003 •  PAPER  • 720 PAGES A textbook survey of Greek and Roman mythology, first published in 1933. It features established translations of the myths with historical context and modern commentary. Fourth Edition. (GRE222, $75.00)
Classical Mythology  •  Mark Morford  •  Robert Lenordon LITERATURE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 704 PAGES A comprehensive survey of Greek mythology, including illustrations, charts and tables, for an undergraduate audience. (GRE132, $47.95)
Classical Mythology, Images and Insights  •  Stephen Harris  •  Gloria Platzner LITERATURE •  2003 •  PAPER  • 1128 PAGES A comprehensive introduction to Greco-Roman mythology, incorporating primary texts from classical authors (Homer, Ovid, etc.), along with modern commentary and interpretation. Illustrated throughout with photographs of ancient art depicting the stories. (GRE213, $95.50)
Companion Guide Greece  •  Brian de Jongh GUIDEBOOK •  2000 •  PAPER  • 559 PAGES A comprehensive, personable guide to all mainland Greece, interweaving present-day landscapes and attractions with the myths and legend. It includes a few color illustrations, site plans and maps. Originally published as two separate volumes in the 1970s and throughoughly revised for this edition. (GRE134, $34.95)
Companion Guide Istanbul  •  John Freely GUIDEBOOK •  2000 •  PAPER  • 428 PAGES A remarkably comprehensive, old-fashioned guide to the culture, art and antiquities of Istanbul and the Marmara by a long-time resident with sites plans, maps and a few black-and-white photographs. (TKY62, $34.95)
The Complete Greek Temples  •  Tony Spawforth ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2006 •  HARD COVER  • 240 PAGES An authoritative sourcebook, gazetteer and illustrated overview of the art and architecture of the ancient Greek temple. Spawforth includes all known temples throughout the Mediterranean, including the Greek colonies in Sicily, North Africa and the Levant. With 350 photographs, 130 in color. (MED97, $40.00)
A Concise History of Byzanitum  •  Warren T. Treadgold HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES A quick, readable survey of the Byzantine Empire, focusing on the spread of cultural and religious ideas. (TKY69, $29.95)
A Concise History of Greece  •  Richard Clogg HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 308 PAGES An engaging and scholarly short history of Greece from the late 1700s to the end of the 20th century. (GRE286, $25.99)
Corelli's Mandolin  •  Louis De Bernieres LITERATURE •  1995 •  PAPER  • 448 PAGES Set on the Greek Island of Cephallonia during the Italian occupation in the 1940s, this stunning novel is populated by a memorable cast of characters, including a richly imagined father and his daughter, and their circle of friends. A satire of war, this lyrical work captures the humanity, quirks and loves of village life in Greece. Now a major motion picture (and with an unfortunate movie tie-in cover). (GRE51, $14.95)
Corfu Map  •  Freytag & Berndt MAP A folded paper map of the island at a scale of 1:100,000. (GRE170, $10.95)
Crete Map  •  Freytag & Berndt MAP A detailed regional map at a scale of 1:200,000, colorful and easy to follow. With good shaded relief of the physical features and travel information on the reverse. It includes plans for Knossos, Herakleon and other cities and sites throughout the island. (GRE07, $10.95)
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths  •  Ingri D'Aulaire  •  Edgar D'Aulaire LITERATURE •  1992 •  PAPER  • 192 PAGES • FAMILY An oversize and vividly illustrated collection of Greek Myths for children. This is the classic that many of us remember from our own childhoods -- still considered by many the best. Intended for children ages 9-12, but you may want to read it yourself or read it to younger children. (GRE75, $19.95)
Dancing Girl: Themes and Improvisations in a Greek Village Setting  •  Thordis Simonsen TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1991 •  PAPER  • 200 PAGES A spirited collection of 44 vignettes about life in the Greek village of Elika. Simonsen combines personal reflection with village stories, exploring subjects such as tradition, rites of passage and, of course, dancing. Includes 16 photographs. (GRE86, $14.25)
Diaspora, Jews Amidst Greeks and Romans  •  Erich S. Gruen HISTORY •  2004 •  PAPER  • 400 PAGES Erich Gruen, a professor at UC Berkeley, examines what life was like for Jews living throughout the ancient Greek world. (GRE278, $23.00)
Dictionary of Classical Mythology  •  John Edward Zimmerman LITERATURE •  1983 •  PAPER  • 294 PAGES A comprehensive reference, including legends and heroes, deities and other key mythological figures. (GRE84, $7.99)
The Distaff Side, Representing the Female in Homer's Odyssey  •  Beth Cohen LITERATURE •  1995 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES Interdisciplinary in approach, these lively scholarly essays discuss the many women of the Odyssey (temptress, monster, goddess, wife), their roles, significance and representation. The essays on visual art are especially strong (and interesting). With 60 illustrations. (GRE193, $53.00)
The Dream of Reason, A History of Western Philosophy from the Greeks to the Renaissance  •  Anthony Gottlieb HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 480 PAGES An elegant introduction to Greek thought with choice selections by Plato, Socrates, Aristotle et al along with enlightening commentary by the executive editor of The Economist. (GRE280, $18.95)
Early Christian and Byzantine Architecture  •  Slobodan Curcic  •  Richard Krautheimer ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1992 •  PAPER  • 357 PAGES Now in its fourth edition, this is classic, well-illustrated history covers the Eastern Mediterranean from the age of Constantine to the era of Justinian. A volume in the Pelican History of Art published by Yale. (TKY72, $40.00)
Early Christian and Byzantine Art  •  John Lowden ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1997 •  PAPER  • 448 PAGES An illustrated guide to the architectural heritage of the early Christian period (860-1453), including a survey of the philosophy, ideas and intellectual climate of the time. With hundreds of photographs of Byzantine art, decorated churches and illuminated manuscripts. (EUR23, $24.95)
Early Cycladic Sculpture  •  Pat Getz-Preziosi ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1994 •  PAPER  • 86 PAGES A comprehensive introduction to the remarkably modern-looking ancient stone sculptures of the Cyclades. With two maps, 17 color plates and 90 -illustrations. (GRE72, $27.50)
Early Greece  •  Oswyn Murray ARCHAEOLOGY •  1993 •  PAPER (GRE313, $23.00)
The Echo of Greece  •  Edith Hamilton HISTORY •  1964 •  PAPER  • 212 PAGES A classic by the author of The Greek Way and The Roman Way. Hamilton was made an honorary citizen of Athens in 1957. (GRE306, $12.95)
Eleni  •  Nicholas Gage BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1996 •  PAPER  • 471 PAGES Investigative reporter Nicholas Gage returns to Greece to interview soldiers, citizens and officials to tell this powerful story, written in the style of a novel, of the life of his mother, Eleni Gatzoyiannis, executed by guerillas during the 1946-1948 Greek civil war. (GRE123, $14.95)
The Etruscan  •  Mika Waltari LITERATURE •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 384 PAGES A historical novel by the Finnish author of "The Egyptian" set in the world of Italy, Greece and the classical Mediterranean during the heyday of Etruscans around 500 B.C. The novel opens in Delphi with the introduction of the narrator "I Lars Turms, the immortal." The prolific Waltari -- best known for his historical novels set in ancient Greece and Rome -- wrote plays, detective stories, and travelogues. Originally published in 1956, the book is available in this library edition only. (ITL254, $38.95)
Euripides IV: Rhesus, the Suppliant Women, Orestes and Iphigenia in Aulis  •  Euripides LITERATURE •  1968 •  PAPER A volume in The Complete Greek Tragedies translated by Richard Lattimore and David Grene. (GRE261, $11.00)
Eurydice Street, A Place in Athens  •  Sofka Zinovieff TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2005 •  PAPER  • 276 PAGES Zinovieff, a transplanted Englishwoman, trained as an anthropologist and married to a Greek Diplomat, is an appreciative, dead-on guide to Athens, its character, aspirations and reality. She's not interested in the Greece of tourist offices (and Eurydice Street is an out of the way place in the suburbs by the sea) but in the reality of everyday life. Read it as a uncommonly good memoir and insightful introduction to the city. (GRE253, $14.95)
Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and Phaedo  •  Plato  •  Benjamin Jowett HISTORY •  1988 •  PAPER  • 138 PAGES (GRE109, $12.98)
Eyewitness Guide Greece, Athens and the Mainland  •  Eyewitness Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 354 PAGES This superb guide features color photography, dozens of excellent local maps and a region-by-region synopsis of the country's attractions. Handsome, convenient and up-to-date, this is the guide to carry. (GRE38, $25.00)
Eyewitness Guide Turkey  •  Eyewitness Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  FLEXI-BOUND  • 432 PAGES Gorgeously illustrated and filled with excellent maps, this compact book is a thorough overview of Turkey, its history, traditions, cultures and sights. With hundreds of color photographs and illustrations. (TKY82, $25.00)
Eyewitness Top Ten Athens  •  Eyewitness Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 160 PAGES A compact, illustrated guide in the popular series, featuring favorite attractions, events, restaurants, shops and excursions in Athens. The inside covers feature maps of the city center, with small neighborhood maps distributed on pages throughout. (GRE219, $12.00)
Fall of Troy in Early Greek Poetry and Art  •  Michael J. Anderson LITERATURE •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 283 PAGES An academic study of the evolution of Greek epic poetry and art (particularly painted vases) in relationship to the mythological tales of the fall of Troy. (GRE174, $80.00)
Farewell to Salonica  •  Leon Sciaky BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2003 •  PAPER  • 299 PAGES • FAVORITE In this affectionate memoir, originally published in 1946, Sciaky looks back at the thriving, polygot Salonica of his youth. He writes of his home, schoolmates and life in a thriving Sephardic merchant community. Like many non-Greeks, the Sciaky family left Salonica in the wake of WWI, and the violence of the 1912-13 Balkan Wars. (GRE236, $14.95)
Fire From Heaven  •  Mary Renault LITERATURE •  2002 •  PAPER  • 478 PAGES The first installment of Renault's trilogy on the life of Alexander the Great, displaying the author's extensive background in ancient history. This volume focuses on Alexander's life up to the age of 20, when he assumed the kingship on his father Phillip's assassination. (GRE122, $14.95)
The First Fossil Hunters, Paleontology in Greek and Roman Times  •  Adrienne Mayor  •  Peter Dodson HISTORY •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 344 PAGES Griffins, Giants Centaurs -- the stuff of myth, or an early attempt to explain fossil skeletons? In this provocative book, folklorist Mayor argues that there is good evidence that the monsters of Greek and Roman myth were based on the knowledge of real fossils. (HSC14, $62.50)
Fodor's Exploring the Greek Islands  •  Sylvie Franquet GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES With its many photographs, great introductory chapters and practical travel information, this book is an excellent overview of the main Greek Islands and their attractions. Featuring an island-by-island description of the region, scads of maps and separate sections on suggested places to visit, recommended walks, practical information, ratings of sights, and a chronology of historic events. (GRE47, $22.00)
The Foods of the Greek Islands, Cooking and Culture at the Crossroads of the Mediterranean  •  Aglaia Kremezi FOOD •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 320 PAGES Aglaia Kremezi, native to Greece with a longstanding interest in Mediterranean cuisine, spent eight years collecting the recipes which appear in this cook book. With lively histories of the islands, cultural asides and photographs throughout. (GRE120, $40.00)
Formation of Islamic Art  •  Oleg Grabar ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1987 •  PAPER  • 232 PAGES A classic on the art and architecture of the Islamic World by a prominent authority. (ARB28, $30.00)
Fragments of Culture, The Everyday of Modern Turkey  •  Deniz Kandiyoti HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 350 PAGES A loosely organized collection of scholarly articles addressing everyday life, ranging from issues of gender and class, to shopping malls, film, education, and folk dancing. (TKY97, $25.00)
Funeral Games  •  Mary Renault LITERATURE •  2002 •  PAPER  • 335 PAGES This third book in Renault's masterful Alexander the Great trilogy begins with his early death and chronicles the tense years immediately following as family members and political rivals struggled for power. Renault's novel conevys the influence, impact and legacy of Alexander's rule. (GRE251, $14.95)
Gates of Fire  •  Steven Pressfield LITERATURE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 440 PAGES In this historical potboiler, Steven Pressfield dramatically recreates the events of the Battle of Thermopylae, where a handful of Spartan knights held off Xerxes and the Persian army for a week before being slaughtered. A page-turner. (GRE127, $7.99)
A Geological Companion to Greece and the Aegean  •  Michael Higgins NATURAL HISTORY •  1996 •  HARD COVER  • 256 PAGES A popular account of the geology of the Aegean, with detailed local maps, satellite photographs and a glossary. Written for the traveler, it places particular emphasis on archaeological sites and the development of settlements. (GRE49, $75.50)
The Glorious Foods of Greece  •  Diane Kochilas FOOD •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 496 PAGES When it comes to Greek cookbooks, "The Glorious Foods" is the book to beat. The 400-plus recipes are organized by region, from the Aegean islands to the Peloponnese. Kochilas, a Greek-American now residing in Greece, includes much historical and cultural information -- with the result that her book is as wonderful an introduction to the place as it is to the cuisine. (GRE154, $40.00)
God Lives in St. Petersburg, and Other Stories  •  Tom Bissell LITERATURE •  2006 •  PAPER  • 212 PAGES Bissell (Chasing the Sea) returns to his years in Central Asia as a Peace Corps volunteer in these sharp, witty fictionalized accounts. His six fast-paced tales are set in Kazakhstan, Afghanistan and the Aral Sea. (CAS117, $13.95)
The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus  •  Aliki LITERATURE •  1997 •  PAPER  • 48 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) Illustrated tales of the gods for younger readers (ages 6-9) by the popular artist and childrens' book author. (GRE228, $6.99)
The Gothic Enterprise, A Guide to Understanding the Medieval Cathedral  •  Robert A. Scott ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2005 •  PAPER  • 307 PAGES Scott, whose interest in the history of cathedrals began when he first saw the magnificent Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Salisbury, England, takes his reader on a historical, architectural and sociological tour of the magnificent spires and stained-glass windows that dot the landscape of Europe. It's an accessible, personable overview. (EUR190, $17.95)
Greece Map  •  World Mapping Project 2003 •  MAP A colorful shaded map of Greece, the Greek Islands, and the west coast of Turkey, at a scale of 1:650,000. Printed on both sides for ease of use, the full color map features good shaded relief, roads and index. If you want the region on one sheet, you might want to consider the Michelin map of Greece, which also includes Istanbul and more of the Turkish coast (along with better shaded relief). Using the latest cartography from the World Mapping Project, the map is printed on rip-proof and waterproof paper. Water depths are indicated by contour lines in shades of blue and white. (GRE24, $9.99)
Greece Map  •  Michelin Travel Publications 2005 •  MAP An excellent, large map of mainland Greece and the islands across to Turkey at a scale of 1:700,000. With good topographic detail, roads and attractions. Unlike many Greece maps, this one includes the Turkish coast from Istanbul south to the latitude of Rhodes. (GRE65, $11.95)
Greece Map  •  HEMA Maps MAP A folded map of Greece, extending west as far as Istanbul. Scale 1:750,000 (GRE149, $12.95)
Greece! Rome! Monsters!  •  John Harris  •  Calef Brown LITERATURE •  2002 •  HARD COVER  • 48 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) A children's primer on Greek and Roman myths as seen through 20 notable monsters. Illustrator Calef Brown provides quirky, colorful illustrations, while John Harris describes each monster, from the terrifying to fanciful. With a pronunciation guide and a reading quiz. Ages 9-12. (GRE171, $16.95)
Greece, A Country Study  •  Glenn E. Curtis HISTORY •  1996 •  HARD COVER A sourcebook geared for a university audience. (GRE287, $29.50)
Greece, A True Book  •  David Petersen  •  Christine Petersen CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2002 •  PAPER  • 48 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) A welcome introduction to Greece for younger readers ages 6-8, including much information about modern Greece as well as biographies of Plato and Socrates, tales of Theseus and Odysseus and a look at the first Olympics. With large color photographs. (GRE155, $6.95)
The Greek Achievement: The Foundation of the Western World  •  Charles Freeman ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 494 PAGES A comprehensive survey of the history, culture, mythology, and accomplishments of the Greeks from prehistory to the Romans. Geared for the general reader, Freeman's overview is an excellent handbook for the traveler with an interest in ancient Greece. (GRE143, $22.00)
Greek Art  •  Nigel Spivey ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1997 •  PAPER  • 448 PAGES Geared towards art history students, this concise survey of Greek art is also an excellent overview of the subject for the traveler. Divided thematically, it covers major artists, myths and plays in addition to temple sculpture and architecture. With 200 photographs and mostly color illustrations. A volume in the Art & Ideas series. (GRE68, $24.95)
Greek Art  •  John Boardman ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1996 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES A standard brief survey of classical Greek art and architecture, revised to reflect recent archaeology, this book presents hundreds of paintings, frescoes and other objects from antiquity, each in its spiritual and cultural context. A volume in the "World of Art" series. With 300 illustrations, 73 in color. (GRE12, $21.95)
Greek Art and Archaeology  •  John Griffiths Pedley ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2002 •  PAPER  • 400 PAGES A nicely illustrated, introductory survey of art, archaeology, and Greek civilization aimed at undergraduates. Pedley covers the sites, monuments, sculpture and vases throughout the Mediterannean, including Greek sites in Sicily and Turkey. Third edition. (GRE187, $80.00)
Greek Art and Archaeology  •  John Griffiths Pedley ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1997 •  PAPER  • 384 PAGES A broad survey of Greek art and archaeology spanning 3,000 years. Aimed at the art history student, each chapter introduces a major period by discussing its masterpieces and historical context, from the Early Bronze through the Hellenistic eras. With over 450 photographs and line drawings, maps and historical charts. (GRE121, $66.00)
The Greek Cities of Magna Graecia and Sicily  •  Fausto Longo  •  Lorena Jannelli  •  Luca Cerchiai HISTORY •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 288 PAGES An engaging history of the Western Greek colonies in Sicily and southern Italy in the eight and seventh centuries B.C., featuring 240 magnificent color illustrations, maps and a site-by-site review of major archaeological sites. (ITL751, $39.95)
Greek Civilization, An Introduction  •  Brian A. Sparkes HISTORY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES An overview of the ancient Greeks and their world, this comprehensive, illustrated book includes chapters on the physical environment, archaic and classical periods and legacy of classical Greece for western civilization. With 100 maps and black-and-white photographs. Written for a college audience, it serves equally well as survey for the interested traveler. (GRE54, $34.95)
Greek Gods, Human Lives: What We Can Learn from Myths  •  Mary Lefkowitz CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2005 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES Lefkowitz draws on the Iliad, Odyssey and other classic texts in this intriguing analysis of ancient gods and beliefs. (GRE239, $19.00)
Greek Homosexuality  •  Kenneth Dover CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1989 •  PAPER  • 246 PAGES The classic history of homosexuality in ancient Greece, with all the scholarly apparatus including an extensive bibliography and documentary sources. While intended for an academic audience, the interested general reader with some background in classical literature will find it rewarding. (GRE66, $25.50)
The Greek Myths, Complete Edition  •  Robert Graves LITERATURE •  1993 •  PAPER A classic collection of Greek myths written in a simple, narrative style by Robert Graves, author of I, Claudius (ITL429). (GRE274, $19.95)
A Greek Portfolio  •  Constantine Manos CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1999 •  PAPER  • 128 PAGES A Greek immigrant himself, Manos captures the spirit of life in the islands and countryside in these poignant images, originally published in 1972. The duotone photographs presented in this handsome book were all taken on assignment for the Magnum Photo agency. (GRE147, $50.00)
The Greek Way  •  Edith Hamilton HISTORY •  1993 •  PAPER  • 266 PAGES This is the book to read if you ever doubt the mark the ancient Greeks have left on Western society. Hamilton introduces the major Greek writers, statesmen and thinkers, and boldly states the impact that the Greek world has had on the institutions of science, literature, philosophy and democracy. (GRE107, $13.95)
The Greek World, Art and Civilization in Magna Graecia and Sicily  •  Giovanni Pugliese Carratelli ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1996 •  HARD COVER  • 799 PAGES A gorgeously illustrated, oversize survey of Greek civilizations that flourished between the eighth and sixth centuries B.C. on the western coast of Italy. This volume, originally published as an exhibition catalogue at the Palazzo Grassi, includes a full 1600 plates, 600 of them in color. (GRE151, $85.00)
Greek, A Language Map  •  Kristine K. Kershul LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS •  2003 •  PLASTIC CARD This durable, foldout card, featuring 1,000 words and phrases, works as a quick reference for travelers. (GRE241, $7.95)
Greek, Start Speaking Today  •  Educational Services Corporation LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS •  1994 •  CASETTE TAPE A 90-minute crash course in modern Greek for travelers with two audio tapes and a phrasebook. The course follows the foreign service method, which focuses on dialogues and useful sentences. Topics include introductions, transportation, business and health. (GRE233, $21.95)
The Greeks  •  Kenneth Dover HISTORY •  1995 •  PAPER  • 146 PAGES From the BBC television series, this book originated in the classroom of Kenneth Dover. Thematic in approach, Dover conveys what the ancient Greeks were like and what they accomplished in the realms of sculpture, poetry, philosophy, and paintings. Profusely illustrated and readable. (GRE15, $14.95)
The Greeks and Greek Civilization  •  Jacob Burckhardt  •  Oswyn Murray  •  Sheila Stern HISTORY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 448 PAGES Continuously in print since its publication in 1860, this is a ground-breaking book that has shaped our modern view of ancient Greece, focused on the Greek character as revealed by its literature. Ably edited and abridged by Oxford historian Oswyn Murray. (GRE64, $18.95)
The Greeks, an Introduction to Their Culture  •  Robin Sowerby HISTORY •  1995 •  PAPER  • 216 PAGES A concise scholarly survey of the Homeric traditions, history, literature, philosophy and art of Classical Greece. Sowerby's focus is on the Greek legacy. With extensive quotes from literature, maps and black-and-white photographs scattered throughout. (GRE163, $35.95)
Greene on Capri, A Memoir  •  Shirley Hazzard BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2001 •  PAPER  • 160 PAGES Slices of literary hobnobbing mixed with generous descriptions of the Italian island. This memoir is ultimately about the author's friendship with Graham Greene, but there's plenty of commentary of Capri's history and culture for those seeking a flavor of the place. (ITL440, $15.00)
A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey  •  Mitchell Reddish  •  Clyde Fant GUIDEBOOK •  2003 •  PAPER  • 395 PAGES A guide to the places, history and archaeology of the journeys of the Apostle Paul across Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus, geared for the traveler. With black-and-white photographs, site diagrams and maps. The authors, both biblical scholars, have led many travel study groups through the region. (MED90, $29.99)
Guide to Greece, Central Greece Vol. 1  •  Pausanias  •  Peter Levi GUIDEBOOK •  1984 •  PAPER  • 608 PAGES If you can't read the classical Greek (or didn't visit the classic sites during their heyday), here's the next best thing. A sprightly translation of Pausanias's comprehensive guide to the tombs, museums and sites in Central Greece during the height of Roman rule in the 2nd Century. He covers the history, mythology and religious significance of Athens, Delphi, Attica, Corinth and Mycenae. (GRE165, $18.00)
Guide to the Palace of Nestor  •  Carl Blegen  •  Marion Rawson ARCHAEOLOGY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 70 PAGES A slim site guide and history of excavations at the Palace of Nestor with color and black-and-white illustrations of artifacts, ruins and frescos. This edition, revised by Jack Davis and Cynthis Shelmerdine, includes chapters on the Chora Museum, other archaeological sites in the vicinity and life in the Pylos kingdom and Mycenaean world. Published by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. (GRE168, $7.50)
A Handbook of Greek Art: A Survey of the Visual Arts  •  Gisela M. A. Richter ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1994 •  PAPER  • 432 PAGES Arranged by subject, this illustrated handbook covers in depth the whole range of Hellenic art, from architecture to sculpture, furniture, ornament and pottery. With 520 black-and-white illustrations. (GRE16, $22.95)
Hellenistic Monarchies, Selected Papers  •  Christian Habicht REFERENCE •  2006 •  HARD COVER (GRE257, $80.00)
The Hellenistic World and the Coming of Rome  •  Erich S. Gruen HISTORY •  1986 •  PAPER  • 800 PAGES An academic study of Roman imperialism in Greece, arguing that the influence of Greek culture and ideas was far more substantial than once thought. Well researched, detailed and thought-provoking, it is a much lauded addition to scholarship on the ancient world. (MED67, $50.00)
Helmet of Horror  •  Victor Pelevin LITERATURE •  2006 •  HARD COVER  • 288 PAGES Pelevin's reimagination of the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur occurs in an Internet chat room. Two isolated strangers enter an inescapable dialogue defined by the Helmet of Horror. Its wearer is Asterisk, a force for good and ill in which the Minotaur is forever present and Theseus is the great unknown. A darker exploration of postmodern epistemological uncertainty, guided by the figures of classical mythology. (GRE250, $18.95)
Here Is Where We Meet  •  John Berger LITERATURE •  2006 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES This novel weaves a portrait of several European countries through encounters with the dead, from the narrator's mother, whom he discovers on a park bench in Lisbon, to a childhood friend wandering a market in Krakow. "The dead don't stay where they are buried," the protagonist's mother tells him, and this becomes the mantra for this most unusual journey through Europe's history and people. (EUR189, $14.00)
Heritage and Hellenism, The Reinvention of Jewish Tradition  •  Erich S. Gruen HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 355 PAGES (GRE277, $24.95)
Hippocrates in a World of Pagans and Christians  •  Owsei Temkin HISTORY •  1995 •  PAPER Throughout history, Hippocratic practice has been adopted by physicians of numerous religious persuasions. This scholarly book looks at the practice's pagan origins, as well as the issues surrounding the adoption of Hippocratic thinking into the dogmatic world of the early Christian Church. (MED69, $25.95)
Hippocratic Writings  •  G.E.R Lloyd  •  W.N. Mann HISTORY •  1984 •  PAPER A collection of writings attributed to Hippocrates, though most likely written by early Greek doctors and medical ethicists. The message throughout is clearly Hippocratic, though, and each piece shares the common goal of fleshing out the role of medicine and the physician in society. (GRE161, $15.00)
The Histories  •  Herodotus HISTORY •  1994 •  PAPER  • 656 PAGES In what may be the first travel book, Herodotus records the heroic struggle between Europe and Asia that culminated in the invasion of Greece by Xerxes. (MED15, $10.00)
The History of the Peloponnesian War  •  Thucydides  •  Walter Blanco  •  Jennifer Tolbert HISTORY •  1954 •  PAPER  • 656 PAGES The classic story of the debilitating war between the two chief city-states, Athens and Sparta, from 431 to 404 B.C. Thucydides' account of the war (which he calls a "convulsion" to humankind) may lack documentary evidence, but it's considered to be among the world's finest works of history for its protagonists' political speeches, and insight into human nature and the ancient Greek world. (GRE102, $15.00)
The Homeric Hymns  •  Susan Shelmerdine LITERATURE •  1995 •  PAPER  • 180 PAGES The introduction, notes and accompanying black-and-white photographs illuminate this collection of 33 poems in celebration of Greek gods and goddesses. With the four longer poems dedicated to Demeter, Apollo, Hermes, and Aphrodite. A volume in the Focus Classical Library. (GRE285, $10.95)
Homeric Responses  •  Gregory Nagy EXPLORATION •  2004 •  PAPER  • 1112 PAGES Nagy answers age-old questions about Homer and his audience in this collection of essays. He builds on his earlier Homeric Questions and Poetry as Performance: Homer and Beyond. Beware, Nagy's concerns are in theory and poetics with chapter headings including Synchronic and Diachronic Perspectives. (GRE215, $25.00)
If Not, Winter, Fragments of Sappho  •  Anne Carson LITERATURE •  2003 •  PAPER  • 402 PAGES Well-regarded poet Anne Carson offers a beautiful, modern translation of Sappho's poetry. With the original Greek on facing pages. (GRE314, $15.95)
The Iliad of Homer  •  Homer  •  Richmond Lattimore LITERATURE •  1961 •  PAPER  • 538 PAGES The classic edition of Homer's Iliad, masterfully translated by Richmond Lattimore. (GRE203, $14.00)
The Iliad of Homer  •  Homer  •  Robert Fagles LITERATURE •  1990 •  PAPER  • 704 PAGES Acclaimed translator Robert Fagles captures the poetry and power of Homer's "Iliad," the astonishing tale of the Trojan war and rage of Achilles that is one of the foundations of western literature. This 1990 version has been much praised for its expressiveness and clarity. A talented and adventurous writer, Fagles has just completed a lively new translation of the Odyssey, the "sequel" to the Iliad focusing on Odysseus' ten-year adventure home. (GRE20, $14.00)
The Iliad of Homer, A New Prose Translation  •  Homer  •  Martin Hammond