Sketches Of Modern Athens : Describing Its Manners, Customs, And Laws, With Some Account Of Free And Enslaved Greece, And The Peculiarities Of The Modern Greek Language (1849). Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.Sketches Of Modern Athens : Describing Its Manners, Customs, And Laws, With Some Account Of Free And Enslaved Greece, And The Peculiarities Of The Modern Greek Language (1849)

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Sketches of Modern Athens is a book written by John Nelson Abbott Jr. in 1849. The book provides a comprehensive description of the city of Athens during the mid-19th century. It covers various aspects of Athens including its manners, customs, and laws. The author also gives an account of the social and political conditions of Greece during that time, including the peculiarities of the modern Greek language.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Athens. The first chapter gives an overview of the city and its history. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as the people of Athens, their dress, their homes, and their social customs. The author also provides an account of the Greek Orthodox Church and its influence on the people of Athens.The book also delves into the political situation in Greece, including the struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire. The author provides a detailed account of the Greek War of Independence and the role played by various individuals, including Lord Byron.Sketches of Modern Athens also provides insights into the economic and cultural life of Athens during that time. The author describes the various industries and trades that existed in the city, as well as the arts and literature that were flourishing.Overall, Sketches of Modern Athens is a valuable historical document that provides a vivid and detailed picture of Athens during the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.…