The Parthenon has stood proudly on the heights of Athens for twenty-five centuries and remains a source of curiosity for many visitors. In the very beautiful book Mary Beard tells the story of the Pathenon, the great helienist and historian of antiquity looks back on the history of this monument of exceptional beauty. The story of what was originally a temple of imperial Athens dedicated to the patron saint of the city, then a cathedral, then a splendid mosque before becoming a ruin today, but a true symbol that never ceases to inspire and amaze. The author also recounts the fierce quarrels over the "Elgin Marbles", sculptures that have been in the British Museum since 1802. This book is quite simply a journey through time and provides a better understanding of the passage through time of a monument that remains one of the wonders of the world. More information on the website of Taillandier Editions