La Béotie Antique, Pierre Guillon, Les Belles Lettres, Paris, 1948

An attractive French publication on Ancient Boeotia, a region in central Greece, characterized by fertile plains and a rich history. It was a distinct region with its own military, artistic, and political traditions. Boeotia encompassed various city-states, including Thebes, Orchomenos, and others. The region played a significant role in Greek mythology and history, with key events like the Peloponnesian War and the Battle of Chaeronea occurring within its boundaries.   Boeotia was the setting for many myths, including those involving Narcissus, Echo, and the birth of Heracles. The region was also associated with the Oracle of Trophonios at Delphi. 

Le Monde Hellénique; Collection publiée sous le patronage de "'Association Guillaume Budé; La Béotie Antique, par Pierre Guillon, Ancient Membre de l'École Française d'Athènes.

Provenance; from the library of the late William St Clair (1937 - 2021), British historian, academic and author. No signatures or annotations. Please see our other listings for related works.

Published by Les Belles Lettres, Paris, 25 January, 1948, first edition.

A very good softback with pictorial front cover, housed in removable clear, protective plastic.  Cover with some age toning. Some creasing to spine. Text is clean and bright with some mild age toning to extremities. With attractive black and white plates.

x + (2) + 308pp + (16) Plates.

Text in French.

Weight approximately 418g (unpacked).

Dimensions: Approximately 245mm high x 185mm wide x 14mm deep.