The Minoan World
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A richly detailed work of ancient history, The Minoan World chronicles the rise and flourishing of one of the ancient Mediterranean's most sophisticated and enigmatic civilizations, the Minoans of Bronze Age Crete. Arthur Cotterell presents a comprehensive portrait of Minoan society, illuminating its remarkable palace complexes, vibrant art, religious practices, and far-reaching trade networks that made it a dominant cultural force long before classical Greece emerged. Written with an accessible yet authoritative tone, the narrative uncovers the archaeological discoveries — from the legendary ruins of Knossos to the vivid frescoes that adorn its walls — that have allowed scholars to piece together this lost world. Cotterell also examines the enduring mysteries surrounding Minoan script, the role of women in their society, and the catastrophic events that ultimately brought their civilization to an end. This is an essential read for anyone captivated by the origins of European civilization and the ancient cultures that shaped the world we know today.
Author: Arthur Cotterell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Book Club Associates, London
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A richly detailed work of ancient history, The Minoan World chronicles the rise and flourishing of one of the ancient Mediterranean's most sophisticated and enigmatic civilizations, the Minoans of Bronze Age Crete. Arthur Cotterell presents a comprehensive portrait of Minoan society, illuminating its remarkable palace complexes, vibrant art, religious practices, and far-reaching trade networks that made it a dominant cultural force long before classical Greece emerged. Written with an accessible yet authoritative tone, the narrative uncovers the archaeological discoveries — from the legendary ruins of Knossos to the vivid frescoes that adorn its walls — that have allowed scholars to piece together this lost world. Cotterell also examines the enduring mysteries surrounding Minoan script, the role of women in their society, and the catastrophic events that ultimately brought their civilization to an end. This is an essential read for anyone captivated by the origins of European civilization and the ancient cultures that shaped the world we know today.