EKDOTIKE ATHENON is one of the most important and prestigious publishing houses in Greece, specialising in books on Greek history and culture. Its publications, distinguished for their scholarly excellence and superb quality, have been translated into several languages and are available world-wide.
Some of its books have received awards from the highest cultural foundations in Greece and abroad, like the Academy of Athens and the French Institute of Paris.

EKDOTIKE ATHENON's activities over the last thirty years have been tantamount to a revolution in Greek publishing, since it has presented, in a new spirit, Greek history and culture in its entirety, through a host of publications adapted to today's scientific and educational demands. More specifically, the company has succeeded in its aspiration to combine quality and artistry in its books, mainly through rich and original illustration, and well-documented texts written by the leading authorities, Greek and foreign, and presenting the latest scholarly opinions.