Temples, tombs, and monuments of ancient Greece and Rome. A description and a history of some of the most remarkable memorials of classical architecture (1871)
Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport), 1828-1891 · London, New York [etc.] T. Nelson and sons · leaf 37
dge, Translation of Schillers Wallenstein, Part i.(282; 3 34 HALLOWED GROUNDS Upon this hallowed ground, so often trodden by theheroes of the ancient world, we take our stand; we arewithin what was at once the Sanctuary, the Fortress, andthe Museum of Athens.* Around us and before us isplanted a… … Bas-Relief of Grecian Deities.Here. Poseidon. perceive large erect slabs of pure white marble, in-scribed with the records of Athenian history, with civilcontracts and articles of peace, with memorials of honoursawarded to patriotic citizens or munificent strangers. The hill thus enriched with the…
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