Monemvasia: people, place, presence

The Rock of Monemvasia has a powerful visual and emotive separation from the world. The"Castro", or fortress, is set on a rock in the southern Peloponnese of the Aegean Sea, joined by a causeway to the Greek mainland. Inhabitants are further isolated behind the fortified walls, with only o...

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1. Verfasser: Eldridge, Ann (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London Unicorn Press 2019
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Zusammenfassung:The Rock of Monemvasia has a powerful visual and emotive separation from the world. The"Castro", or fortress, is set on a rock in the southern Peloponnese of the Aegean Sea, joined by a causeway to the Greek mainland. Inhabitants are further isolated behind the fortified walls, with only one gateway into the Castro. From the 6th century AD it played a significant role in Byzantine and Mediterranean history. The unique environment determined how the community evolved through periods of social change. The photographic collection spans over a century, from 1890 until the present day, and alongside historic and contemporary quotes, provides a graphic description of Monemvasian society throughout their recent history. It is an illustration of how a community, living in unique, physical and historical surroundings, may flourish and recreate within itself a strong bond of solidarity, pride and continuity. This interaction determines the pattern of the book. It is a journey, on a physical and emotional level, through Monemvasia. The chapters move through the public spaces and activities into the private experiences of family life
Beschreibung:208 Seiten
ISBN:9781912690251

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