The Aegean Coast of Turkey by John Freely | Redhouse Turkey Guide Series

Product Details

Author: John Freely
Title: The Aegean Coast of Turkey
Series: Redhouse Turkey Guide Series
Format: Paperback
Pages: 284 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Redhouse / SEV (1996)
Genre: Travel Guide / History / Archaeology / Cultural Studies
Region Focus: Aegean Coastline of Turkey

Overview

John Freely, a master of weaving travel with history, brings the ancient and modern worlds together in this in-depth travel guide to The Aegean Coast of Turkey. As part of the acclaimed Redhouse Turkey Guide Series, this book offers readers a captivating journey through the Aegean region, once the cradle of early Greek and Roman civilizations and now one of the most scenic and historically layered coastlines in the world.

From the ruins of Ephesus to the charm of Bodrum, this guide is an invaluable resource for travelers, historians, and archaeology lovers alike.

Product Features

Region-Specific Insights

• Focused coverage of the entire Aegean coast, including famous historical sites, seaside towns, and hidden inland villages.

Historical and Archaeological Richness

• Includes extensive background on ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine heritage, as well as Ottoman and modern Turkish developments.

Practical and Engaging

• Combines narrative travelogue, practical itineraries, and rich descriptions to inspire both planning and reading for pleasure.

Accessible Scholarship

• Written in John Freely’s signature approachable style, blending scholarly accuracy with storytelling flair.

Interesting Facts

• The Aegean Coast was home to legendary cities like Troy, Smyrna, and Pergamon—all visited in this guide.

• Includes not just coastal sites but excursions into rural Anatolian landscapes with historical significance.

• Features maps, site descriptions, and local tips to enrich your journey.

• Ideal for travelers wishing to connect deeply with Turkey’s classical and cultural heritage.

Publisher

Published by: Redhouse / SEV
Publication Year: 1996
Series: Redhouse Turkey Guide Series

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