ISBN: 9780521853576 - odysseus unbound: the search for homer's ithaca (25 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Where is the Ithaca described in such detail in Homer's Odyssey? The mystery has baffled scholars for over two millennia, particularly because Homer's descriptions bear little resemblance to the modern island called Ithaki. This highly illustrated book tells the extraordinary story of the exciting recent discovery of the true location of Homer's Ithaca by following a detective trail of literary, geological and archaeological clues. We can now identify all the places on the island that are mentioned in the epic - even the site of Odysseus' Palace itself. The pages of the Odyssey come alive as we follow its events through a landscape that opens up before our eyes via glorious colour photographs and 3D satellite images. Over a century after Schliemann's discovery of Troy, this breakthrough will revolutionise our understanding of Homer's texts and of our cultural ancestors in Bronze Age Greece.…

Oversized Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. First printing; An excellent copy.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Where is the Ithaca described in such detail in Homer's Odyssey? The mystery has baffled scholars for over two millennia, particularly because Homer's descriptions bear little resemblance to the modern island called Ithaki. This highly illustrated book tells the extraordinary story of the exciting recent discovery of the true location of Homer's Ithaca by following a detective trail of literary, geological and archaeological clues. We can now identify all the places on the island that are mentioned in the epic - even the site of Odysseus' Palace itself. The pages of the Odyssey come alive as we follow its events through a landscape that opens up before our eyes via glorious colour photographs and 3D satellite images. Over a century after Schliemann's discovery of Troy, this breakthrough will revolutionise our understanding of Homer's texts and of our cultural ancestors in Bronze Age Greece.…

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good in Good Dust Jacket. First edition. 4to, 598 pp., color photos throughout. Head and heel of spine lightly bumped, light bottom edge shelfwear, jacket a bit handled and edgeworn.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Reprint. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Where is the Ithaca described in such detail in Homer's Odyssey? The mystery has baffled scholars for over two millennia, particularly because Homer's descriptions bear little resemblance to the modern island called Ithaki. This highly illustrated book tells the extraordinary story of the exciting recent discovery of the true location of Homer's Ithaca by following a detective trail of literary, geological and archaeological clues. We can now identify all the places on the island that are mentioned in the epic - even the site of Odysseus' Palace itself. The pages of the Odyssey come alive as we follow its events through a landscape that opens up before our eyes via glorious colour photographs and 3D satellite images. Over a century after Schliemann's discovery of Troy, this breakthrough will revolutionise our understanding of Homer's texts and of our cultural ancestors in Bronze Age Greece. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Zustand: Good. First Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st. (UK) Tiny errant pen mark(1/8" long) to the top edge of pages, no other markings, Fine in Very Good dust jacket with tiny moisture mark to the estreme top edge of rear panel of dust jacket. DJ is in mylar sleeve. Boards, xx, 598pp, index. Mosly colour photos. Two professors of classics and one stratigrapher go to Greece to search for Odysseus' homeland, the island of Ithaca. Pouring through Homeric texts for clues, the authors argue convincingly that the Ithaca described in Homer is actually the island of Cephalonia. A fascinating work of literary detection. A heavy book. (4.9 JM HOJ 300/5 Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12". …

Zustand: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. Book is in unread or gently read condition. Binding is tight and square. Pages are clean and unmarked. Dust Jacket is in a brodart cover. Ex-library with usual markings.

hardcover. Zustand: New. Brand new gift quality hardcover in jacket oversized and overweight. Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal.

Cloth. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. Well reviewed study in which Bittlestone plausibly claims to have identified Ithaca. pp598. Illus. Heavy. DW in original archival sleeve, so in rather good condition.

Cloth. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Printing. 597pp/illus. This highly illustrated book tells the extraordinary story of the exciting recent discovery of the true location of Homer's Ithaca by following a detective trail of literary, geological and archaeological clues. We can now identify all the places on the island that are mentioned in the epic - even the site of Odysseus' Palace itself. The pages of the Odyssey come alive as we follow its events through a landscape that opens up before our eyes via glorious colour photographs and 3D satellite images. Clean. …

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket.; 10.1 X 7.9 X 1.8 inches; 618 pages.

Zustand: Used. pp. xx + 598 340 Figures, Illus. (Col.), Maps.

Zustand: Used. pp. xx + 598, Maps.

Zustand: Used. pp. xx + 598 Epilogue.

hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 618 pages. 10.25x8.75x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.