From the arrival of the Neolithic farmers through the spectacular Minoan civilization of the Bronze Age to the Roman conquest of the first century B.C., this is the story of ancient Crete, as told by an esteemed professor, packaged with an attractive new cover. This fascinating history offers analyses and interpretations of Crete's social and political structures, as well as its art and religion, and discusses both the invention of writing and the establishment of legal codes there. The author emphasizes throughout what ...
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From the arrival of the Neolithic farmers through the spectacular Minoan civilization of the Bronze Age to the Roman conquest of the first century B.C., this is the story of ancient Crete, as told by an esteemed professor, packaged with an attractive new cover. This fascinating history offers analyses and interpretations of Crete's social and political structures, as well as its art and religion, and discusses both the invention of writing and the establishment of legal codes there. The author emphasizes throughout what persists in Cretan civilization: the importance of community, the stability of institutions, and the island's genius for absorbing and transforming outside influences.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN: 0713408278.
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Good. Formerly owned; a sticker to the inside of the cover. The jacket has a film neatly stuck over it. The book is showing some signs of use but remains well bound and clean inside. 288 p. 52ill. Intended for college/higher education audience. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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8vo. 279, [1] pp. Frntsp., numerous plates, text illusts., diagrams. Black boards, gilt lettrng (slght shlfwr), w/ d.j. (price-clppd), VG/VG-. First edition.