Greece
- ISBN-10
- 0785825312
- ISBN-13
- 9780785825319
- Series
- Greece
- Category
- Travel
- Pages
- 192
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-09-01
- Publisher
- Chartwell Books
- Author
- Michael Heatley
Description
Greece is a legendary destination, and anyone who has once fallen under its spell dreams of returning again and again. GREECE captures the essence of Greece-its striking sea and landscape, its peoples, its culture and history, and its ancient monuments.
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