Ancient Crete The Archaeology of Minoan Society |
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Author:
| Driessen, Jan |
Series title: | Routledge World Archaeology Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-415-82043-1 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2018 |
Publisher: | Routledge
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $49.95 |
Book Description:
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Ancient Crete provides an integrated, up-to-date chronological examination of Prehistoric Crete during the extent of the Minoan civilization, incorporating a century of archaeological discoveries made on the island within a single intellectual and theoretical framework. Driessen argues for a fresh interpretation of Minoan society based on the archaeological material, challenging the traditional top-down approach which situates the palaces as rulers of every aspect of life. With a...
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Ancient Crete provides an integrated, up-to-date chronological examination of Prehistoric Crete during the extent of the Minoan civilization, incorporating a century of archaeological discoveries made on the island within a single intellectual and theoretical framework. Driessen argues for a fresh interpretation of Minoan society based on the archaeological material, challenging the traditional top-down approach which situates the palaces as rulers of every aspect of life. With a large number of illustrations, it explores the important sites and themes of this crucial Bronze Age period in the Prehistoric Aegean.