{"product_id":"2026200008649-secondhand-prehistoric-crete","title":"Prehistoric Crete","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work in Aegean archaeology, Prehistoric Crete presents a comprehensive account of Minoan civilisation and the rich prehistoric cultures of the island of Crete. R. W. Hutchinson, a former British Vice-Consul in Crete and a seasoned field archaeologist, draws on decades of firsthand experience to chronicle the island's history from the Neolithic period through the Bronze Age collapse. The work details the remarkable achievements of the Minoan world — its palace complexes, art, religion, trade networks, and social structure — with scholarly authority and vivid clarity. Hutchinson argues persuasively for Crete's central role in the broader development of Mediterranean civilisation, weaving together archaeological evidence, Linear B inscriptions, and comparative mythology. This authoritative and accessible survey remains an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand the origins of European culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956367896795,"sku":"2026200008649-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/c277426f-75be-4c02-bb07-3fda489ff4b2.png?v=1783500370","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200008649-secondhand-prehistoric-crete","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}