The life and work of Ioannis Travlos are inextricably linked to significant moments in Greek archaeology and the study of monuments in the Greek territory. Marking the thirty-five years since his death, the book by archaeologist Angeliki Kokkou presents to us, in a direct and simple manner, the life of Travlos and his multifaceted work over more than fifty years in various fields of both archaeology and architecture.

Although his name is closely associated with Athens and Attica, his research and work cover many other monuments of ancient Greece as well as those from the Byzantine and medieval periods. His involvement with 19th-century neoclassical architecture was also substantial, as was his contribution to the restoration of ancient and Byzantine monuments, as well as the rehabilitation of historical buildings in Athens.

The rich illustrative material and his drawings, which stand out for their clarity of line and "painterly" representation, complement the texts of the book and highlight the multifaceted contribution of Ioannis Travlos to the study and promotion of Greek monuments.