Knossos: Myth, History and Archaeology by James Whitley (English) Paperback Book

Description: Knossos by James Whitley "Knossos is one of the most important sites in the ancient Mediterranean. It remained amongst the largest settlements on the island of Crete from the Neolithic until the late Roman times, but aside from its size it held a place of particular significance in the mythological imagination of Greece and Rome as the seat of King Minos, the location of the Labyrinth and the home of the Minotaur"-- FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Knossos is one of the most important sites in the ancient Mediterranean. It remained amongst the largest settlements on the island of Crete from the Neolithic until the late Roman times, but aside from its size it held a place of particular significance in the mythological imagination of Greece and Rome as the seat of King Minos, the location of the Labyrinth and the home of the Minotaur. Sir Arthur Evans discovery of the Palace of Minos has indelibly associated Knossos in the modern mind with the lost civilisation of Bronze Age Crete. The allure of this lost civilisation, together with the considerable achievements of Minoan artists and craftspeople, remain a major attraction both to scholars and to others outside the academic world as a bastion of a romantic approach to the past. In this volume, James Whitley provides an up-to-date guide to the site and its function from the Neolithic until the present day. This study includes a re-appraisal of Bronze Age palatial society, as well as an exploration of the history of Knossos in the archaeological imagination. In doing so he takes a critical look at the guiding assumptions of Evans and others, reconstructing how and why the received view of this ancient settlement has evolved from the Iron Age up to the modern era. Author Biography James Whitley is Professor in Mediterranean Archaeology at Cardiff University, UK. Between 2002 and 2007 he was Director of the British School at Athens, Greece. Table of Contents List of Tables and FiguresPreface and AcknowledgementsA Note on Chronology and TerminologyOn the spelling of and transliteration of ancient Greek namesList of Abbreviations with Explanatory NoteChapter 1. Legends and LabyrinthsChapter 2. Inventing the Minoans: Arthur Evans and AfterChapter 3. From Village to Palace: Neolithic and Early Bronze Age KnossosChapter 4. Palatial Knossos: The Palace of Minos?Chapter 5. After the Palace: From the Iron Age to the RomansChapter 6. Knossos Yesterday and TodayBibliographyGeneral IndexTopographical Index Review [Whitley] introduces contextual material rarely found in studies of Bronze Age Crete ... Recommended [for] general readers and advanced undergraduates. * CHOICE *This is a very readable and stimulating book on one of the most visited archaeological sites in Greece, which does not focus exclusively on its Minoan (Bronze Age) palace, but explores its fascinating history in its entirety, from its humble beginnings in the Neolithic period to the present day. -- Nicoletta Momigliano, Professor of Aegean Studies, University of Bristol, UKKnossos: Myth, History and Archaeology remains an extremely accessible textbook, noteworthy for the completeness of its scholarship, making a much-needed contribution to the study of Knossos on a deeply human scale. Aimed at a wider audience unfamiliar with the topic, this book will serve as good educational reading. It provides an engaging glimpse into how to understand one of the most famous of all archaeological excavations, offering entertaining and informative content even for those who have never visited the site. * Bryn Mawr Classical Review * Promotional A study of the history and impact of the archaeological site of Knossos, from the Bronze Age to its later receptions. Promotional "Headline" A study of the history and impact of the archaeological site of Knossos, from the Bronze Age to its later receptions. Feature Knossos is an archaeological site of unique archaeological and mythological importance, profile and influence Details ISBN1472532848 Author James Whitley Short Title Knossos Series Archaeological Histories Language English ISBN-10 1472532848 ISBN-13 9781472532848 Format Paperback Subtitle Myth, History and Archaeology Imprint Bloomsbury Academic Year 2023 Pages 256 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2023-10-05 Illustrations 62 bw illus DEWEY 939.18 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Publication Date 2023-11-30 UK Release Date 2023-11-30 AU Release Date 2024-01-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158011341;

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