Greek Pilgrimage: In Search of the Foundations of the West

A meditation on classical Greece, this chronicle journeys through the country’s great sites, monuments, and cultural works. As it explores the ruins that remain today—in Delphi, at Olympia, and on the Acropolis—this account discusses the pivotal role Greece played in the foundation of the modern world, from science and philosophy to drama and sport and much more. With two recommended itineraries, maps, and illustrations, this record will interest both history buffs and modern travelers.