Rhodes in Ancient Times (A new edition with additional material edited by Gerald Brisch)

by: Torr, C.

Price: 37,00 EURO

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 Cecil Torr's two 19th-century studies of Rhodes, in the Greek Dodecanese, off the coast of Asia Minor, were the first and most authoritative English guides to the island's multi-layered history. Although more than a hundred years have passed since publication, the reclusive scholar's Rhodes in Ancient Times and Rhodes in Modern Times remain firmly embedded in related bibliographies. Impeccably qualified - Harrow (Arthur Evans was a class-mate), Trinity Cambridge, and Inner Temple barrister of formidable reputation - Cecil Torr had the true antiquarian's obsession for factual presentation and detailed analyses of primary sources. First published in 1885, Rhodes in Ancient Times is an historical and cultural guide to one of the most influential and powerful maritime states in the Mediterranean. Torr's scholarly curiosity leads him to explore the island's history, culture, myths and legends, arts, and contribution to learning in the centuries before Christ. Naturally, the celebrated Colossus is not overlooked!

Cecil Torr, Rhodes in Ancient Times
Preface ii
Note on References v
Contents vi
List of Plates vii
Chapter I - Topography 1
Chapter II - Public Affairs 7
Chapter III - At Sea 36
Chapter IV - On Shore 62
Chapter V - The Gods 86
Chapter VI -Art 110
Chapter VII - Learning 142
Chapter VIII - Legends 166
Index 183
Bibliography & Sources 191
Sidetrack 1: Digging Rhodes: an
archaeological guide to
1 9th-century exploration 198
Sidetrack 2: Rhodes, the Olympic Games
and Athletic Fame 204
Sidetrack 3: Cecil Torr and Rhodes 208
Sidetrack 4: Rhodes - an island chronology
to March 7, 1948 211

Originally published by Cambridge University Press, 1885

Series:
3rdguides

xxi, 226 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm.

Rhodes in Ancient Times (A new edition with additional material edited by Gerald Brisch)

by: Torr, C.

• ISBN-13: 9780953992362 / 978-0-9539923-6-2
• ISBN-03: 0953992365 / 0-9539923-6-5
• 3rd guides, Oxford, 2005

Price: 37,00 EURO

1 copy in stock