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pp. 293, followed by sectton of b/w illustrations, “A desire to recreate Minoan palaces, villas, and houses of the Late Bronze Age inspired the author of this book to undertake an eight year research program that has radically modified our conception of the appearance of Cretan dwellings. He not only interprets the use of the rooms that partially survive but reconstructs the guest suites and banquet halls of the vanished upper storeys. Written both as a preparation for a visit to Crete and as an actual guide to the sites,” the book is prefaced with an account of the island’s geography, history, and culture in antiquity, and packed with illustrations including photographs, plans, reconstructions, and a map of the island showing the sites.”
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| ISBN | 0691002169 | |
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| Number of pages | 293 | |
| Original Title | The Palaces of Crete: Revised Edition (Princeton Legacy Library, 5137) | |
| Published Date | 1987 | |
| Book Condition | Very Good | |
| Jacket Condition | No dustjacket | |
| Binding | Paperback | |
| Size | 8vo | |
| Place of Publication | Princeton | |
| Edition | Revised edition | |
| Category: | Ancient History | |
| Author: | James Walter Graham | |
| Publisher: | Princeton |
pp. 293, followed by sectton of b/w illustrations, “A desire to recreate Minoan palaces, villas, and houses of the Late Bronze Age inspired the author of this book to undertake an eight year research program that has radically modified our conception of the appearance of Cretan dwellings. He not only interprets the use of the rooms that partially survive but reconstructs the guest suites and banquet halls of the vanished upper storeys. Written both as a preparation for a visit to Crete and as an actual guide to the sites,” the book is prefaced with an account of the island’s geography, history, and culture in antiquity, and packed with illustrations including photographs, plans, reconstructions, and a map of the island showing the sites.”
| Weight | 1 kg |
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