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100 1 _aVaux, W. S. W.
_q(William Sandys Wright),
_d1818-1885
245 1 0 _aAncient history from the monuments: Greek cities & islands of Asia Minor
246 1 _aAncient history from the monuments: Greek cities and islands of Asia Minor
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2021-11-04
508 _aTurgut Dincer, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Ancient History from the Monuments: Greek Cities & Islands of Asia Minor" by W. S. W. Vaux is an academic historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the ancient cities and monuments of Asia Minor, detailing their significance and historical context. The author aims to provide readers with insights into the cultural and archaeological heritage of Greek settlements in this region, particularly focusing on renowned sites like Troy and Ephesus. The opening of the book introduces the geographical layout of Asia Minor, emphasizing its size, topography, and historical importance. It discusses various ancient cities such as Cyzicus, Lampsacus, Abydus, and Troy, providing brief historical accounts of each, including their cultural relevance and archaeological findings. Mention is made of Dr. Schliemann’s efforts to excavate Troy, highlighting the scholarly interest in establishing the historical authenticity of legendary tales associated with these cities. The text sets the stage for a detailed examination of each site, illustrating the rich tapestry of ancient history in this significant geographical locale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTurkey -- History
653 _aGreeks -- Turkey
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66663
999 _c107485
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