Martin Luther D'Ooge
American classical scholar and longtime professor of Greek at the University of Michigan, known for his contributions to the study and teaching of Greek language and literature.
Books
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1. The Acropolis Of Athens
A concise historical and archaeological study of Athens’ sacred citadel, tracing its evolution from prehistoric fortifications through the Persian destruction and the Periclean rebuilding to later Roman and medieval phases. It surveys the site’s topography and religious significance, analyzing the major monuments—the Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike—through literary testimony, inscriptions, and architectural evidence. The narrative integrates myth and cult of Athena with discussions of sculpture, decorative programs, and stylistic development, and reflects on excavations and conservation concerns current at the time of writing.
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