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Sketches Of Modern Athens: Describing Its Manners, Customs, And Laws, With Some Account Of Free And Enslaved Greece, And The Peculiarities Of The

Sketches Of Modern Athens: Describing Its Manners, Customs, And Laws, With Some Account Of Free And Enslaved Greece, And The Peculiarities Of The

Abbott, John Nelson, Jr.

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ISBN10: 1165774666
ISBN13: 9781165774661
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.41 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sketches of Modern Athens is a book written by John Nelson Abbott Jr. in 1849. The book provides a detailed description of the city of Athens during the mid-19th century. It covers various aspects of the city's culture, including manners, customs, and laws. The author also offers insights into the differences between free and enslaved Greece, as well as the peculiarities of the modern Greek language.The book is divided into several chapters, with each chapter focusing on a specific aspect of Athenian life. The first chapter provides an overview of the city's history and geography, while the second chapter delves into the social customs and etiquette of the Athenians. The third chapter discusses the city's legal system and the role of the courts in Athenian society.The fourth chapter explores the differences between free and enslaved Greece, with a particular focus on the lives of slaves in Athens. The fifth chapter provides a detailed description of the modern Greek language, including its grammar and pronunciation.Throughout the book, the author provides vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants, drawing on his own observations and experiences. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Athens during the mid-19th century.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.

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