Greece: Mainland & Peloponnese

Not only have I read this book, but I also use it for the archaeological tours I conduct in Greece. It's the finest book I've found for keeping the general adult appropriately informed and interested. It avoids being shallow but stops short of the overwhelming detail provided in other guides, such as the Blue Guide. There were some small problems here and there. For example, the distances from one site to the next were sometimes way off. But if you use the maps provided, you won't be misled. The synopsis of Greek history in the introduction is excellent. The students read it, understood it, and retained it. It was a perfect baseline for my own comments and lectures as we moved around the mainland.My students unanimously agree that of all the books they have to carry around with them, the Nelles Guide was their favorite. My next tour (May 2002) will include the Greek islands (...). Without even having seen it, I've ordered Nelles Greek Islands as the main text! That's how much confidence I have in this series.