The complete archaeology of Greece
Subtitle: from hunter-gatherers to the 20th century A.D.
By: John Bintliff
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Malden, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 544
ISBN-13: 9781405154185; 9781405154192
Subjects: Civilization; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology; Ancient Art; Ancient Architecture; Excavations (Archaeology); Antiquities
Description: "The Complete Archaeology of Greece covers the incredible richness and variety of Greek culture and its central role in our understanding of European civilization, from the Palaeolithic era of 400,000 years ago to the early modern period. In a single volume, the field's traditional focus on art and architecture has been combined with a rigorous overview of the latest archaeological evidence forming a truly comprehensive work on Greek civilization.  A unique single-volume exploration of the extraordinary development of human society in Greece from the earliest human traces up till the early 20th century AD  Provides 22 chapters and an introduction chronologically surveying the phases of Greek culture, with over 200 illustrations  Features over 200 images of art, architecture, and ancient texts, and integrates new archaeological discoveries for a more detailed picture of the Greece past, its landscape, and its people  Explains how scientific advances in archaeology have provided a broader perspective on Greek prehistory and history  Offers extensive notes on the text, available online, including additional details and references for the serious researcher and amateur"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.