The Creation of Modern Athens: Planning the Myth [Hardcover]

Eleni Bastéa (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 13, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0521641209 | ISBN-13: 978-0521641203

The Creation of Modern Athens: Planning the Myth is the first book to examine the urban development of Athens in the nineteenth century. Analyzing the process of architectural and urban design, Eleni Bastea reveals the multiple and often conflicting interpretations of the new city. By following two parallel processes--the building of the new capital and the construction of a new national Greek identity--Bastea demonstrates that Athens' elaborate urban design and civic architecture reflected both international neoclassical ideals as well as the national aspirations of the modern Greek nation.

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"...a beautifully made book..." Journal of Modern Greek Studies

Book Description

The Creation of Modern Athens: Planning the Myth is the first book to examine the urban development of Athens in the nineteenth century. Analyzing the process of architectural and urban design, Eleni Bastea reveals the multiple and often conflicting interpretations of the new city. By following two parallel processes--the building of the new capital and the construction of a new national Greek identity--Bastea demonstrates that Athens' elaborate urban design and civic architecture reflected both international neo-classical ideals as well as the national aspirations of the modern Greek nation.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (October 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521641209
• ISBN-13: 978-0521641203
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,435,730 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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