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Mani: Travels in the Southern PeloponneseMani: Travels in the Southern Peloponnese by Patrick Leigh Fermor
Buy new: £6.47 / Used from: £3.94
Any Leigh-Fermor is great; this is ideal if you're visiting the Pelopenese.
Eurydice Street: A Place in AthensEurydice Street: A Place in Athens by Sofka Zinovieff
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One of the best modern greek travel writers. A serious look at contemporary greek society.
It's All Greek to Me! A Tale of a Mad Dog and an Englishman, Ruins, Retsina - and Real GreeksIt's All Greek to Me! A Tale of a Mad Dog and an Englishman, Ruins, Retsina - and Real Greeks by John Mole
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An ideal contrast to 'Eurydice Street'; very funny.
Bitter Lemons of CyprusBitter Lemons of Cyprus by Lawrence Durrell
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A stark journey through Cyprus' violent recent past. Wonderfully written.
Birds without WingsBirds without Wings by Louis De Bernieres
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Far more serious than 'Corelli', but a very rewarding read.
My Family and Other AnimalsMy Family and Other Animals by Gerald Malcolm Durrell
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Corfu - pre package tour.
The Naked Olympics: The True Story of the Olympic GamesThe Naked Olympics: The True Story of the Olympic Games by Tony Perrottet
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Tony writes classical history with wit and skill; very readable.
Love, Sex and Tragedy: Why Classics MatterLove, Sex and Tragedy: Why Classics Matter by Simon Goldhill
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Solid and accessible introduction to greek (and roman) history.
Roumeli: Travels in Northern GreeceRoumeli: Travels in Northern Greece by Patrick Leigh Fermor
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An ideal companion piece to 'Mani', but worthwhile in its own right.
The Balkan Trilogy: "Great Fortune", "Spoilt City" and "Friends and Heroes"The Balkan Trilogy: "Great Fortune", "Spoilt City" and "Friends and Heroes" by Olivia Manning
Buy new: £11.59 / Used from: £8.25
The final volume covers pre-world war two greece, but all are enjoyable. Treat yourself!