Isbn: 9781330560334 - crete the forerunner of greece (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Crete, an island at the heart of the Aegean Sea, whose civilization was influential throughout Europe from the Bronze Age to the rise of Classical Greece. The author draws on the latest archaeological evidence to paint a vivid picture of Minoan Crete, revealing a sophisticated people who excelled in art, architecture, and technology. The author introduces us to the palace complexes of Knossos and Phaestos, and other urban centers such as Gournia, providing insights into their social, political, and religious life. The book also investigates Crete's external connections, its role in trade networks, and its interactions with other cultures of the Mediterranean. Through examining the evolution of Minoan culture from its humble beginnings to its zenith in the Late Bronze Age, this book provides a fresh perspective on the origins and development of European civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…