| Austrian-Greek Encounters Over the Centuries: History, Diplomacy, Politics, Arts, Economics Contributor(s): Kroll, Herbert (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3706545268 ISBN-13: 9783706545266 Publisher: Studien Verlag, Austria OUR PRICE: $178.20 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 2008 Annotation: Austrian-Greek Encounters over the Centuries does not only look back to the past, but it also tries to develop perspectives for the future. It sheds new light on an incredible wealth and diversity of important links between Austria and Greece. Two highly visible expressions of this intense relationship, amongst many others, are the emblematic buildings of the Academy of Athens and the Austrian Parliament with the Athena Fountain in front. This is why these two buildings, which were both officially opened in 1883 and designed by the same architect, Theophil Hansen, are shown on the front cover of this book. They bear witness to the strong relationship between Austrian and Greek culture over the centuries and moreover testify to the continuing relevance of the Hellenic culture in the middle of Europe. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Austria & Hungary - History | Europe - Greece (see Also Ancient - Greece) |
| Dewey: 303.482 |
| Series: Studien Verlag |
| Physical Information: 1.04" H x 6.58" W x 9.5" (1.26 lbs) 246 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Greece - Cultural Region - Central Europe |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Austrian-Greek Encounters over the Centuries does not only look back to the past, but it also tries to develop perspectives for the future. It sheds new light on an incredible wealth and diversity of important links between Austria and Greece. Two highly visible expressions of this intense relationship, amongst many others, are the emblematic buildings of the Academy of Athens and the Austrian Parliament with the Athena Fountain in front. This is why these two buildings, which were both officially opened in 1883 and designed by the same architect, Theophil Hansen, are shown on the front cover of this book. They bear witness to the strong relationship between Austrian and Greek culture over the centuries and moreover testify to the continuing relevance of the Hellenic culture in the middle of Europe. |