Description
Paperback cover has some wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved 1975-76 Trans World Getaway Guide to Athens offers a fascinating time capsule into the era’s travel literature. Written by Ian Keown, this compact guide was designed for the adventurous traveler seeking an immersive experience in the ancient Greek capital. Beyond practical information on accommodations and transportation, Keown provides rich historical context and cultural insights that transport readers back to mid-1970s Athens. This was a pivotal period following the nation’s turbulent years under military rule, with a renewed sense of openness and a blossoming arts scene. Collectors of vintage travel ephemera will appreciate this guide’s evocative descriptions and period advertisements, while readers will delight in its window into a bygone era when independent travel demanded more resourcefulness and local exploration. A wonderful addition to any collection related to Greece, classical history, or the evolution of travel writing.
