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Guide to Greece: Central Greece

by Pausanias · 179

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Pausanias's (c. 143-176) account of every Greek city and sanctuary includes historical introductions and a record of local customs and beliefs. This volume describes southern Greece, including Olympia, Sparta, Arcadia, and Bassae.

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ancient historyancient historyMore like thisLess of thisancient Greeceancient GreeceMore like thisLess of thisGreeceGreeceMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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long · 587 pages

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