The World’s Greatest Civilizations The History and Culture of the Minoans Illustrated eBook Charles River Editors
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*Includes 30 pictures of Minoan art, ruins, and more.
*Explains the links between Minoan culture and religion with the Ancient Greeks.
*Details how the Minoans looked and dressed, and what a day in the life of a Minoan may have been like.
*Explains the collapse of Minoan society, and whether it formed the basis for the myth of Atlantis
Nearly 2,500 years after the Golden Age of Athens, people across the world today continue to be fascinated by the Ancient Greeks. But who did the Ancient Greeks look up to? The answer to that question can be found in Homer’s The Odyssey, in which Odysseus makes note of “a great town there, Cnossus, where Minos reigned.” It was perhaps the earliest reference to the Minoan civilization, a mysterious ancient civilization that historians and archaeologists still puzzle over, but a civilization that renowned historian Will Durant described as "the first link in the European chain.”
Nearly 2,000 years before Homer wrote his epic poems, the Minoan civilization was centered on the island of Crete, a location that required the Minoans to be a regional sea power. And indeed they were, stretching across the Aegean Sea from about 2700-1500 B.C. with trade routes extending all the way to Egypt.
The Minoans may have been the first link in the “European chain”, leading to the Ancient Greeks and beyond, but questions persist over the origins of the civilization, the end of the civilization, and substantial parts of their history inbetween, including their religion and buildings.
The World’s Greatest Civilizations The History and Culture of the Minoans shines a light on this Bronze Age civilization, providing a comprehensive overview of the reign of the Minoans and their lasting influence on European art, culture, trade, and more. Along with a description of Minoan life and pictures of Minoan ruins and art, you will learn about the civilization some have dubbed the first Europeans.
The World’s Greatest Civilizations The History and Culture of the Minoans Illustrated eBook Charles River Editors
As the superficial & dumbed down works of Charles River Editors go, this one is better. Of particular interest are speculations about the status of women & artistic culture. This is a good buy for the price, I thought.Product details
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The World’s Greatest Civilizations The History and Culture of the Minoans Illustrated eBook Charles River Editors Reviews
Not a book it's a pamphlet. The pages aren't even full of text or pictures. It's like a middle school edition of the information.
This is NOT a "book". It's a pamphlet. One that you can pick up for free at a museum exhibit of Minoan artifacts. It gives you a brief background on the history of excavations and some description of the archeological sites. That's it.
Minoan culture? It devoted all but 2 pages to it and most of it says we know very little about the Minoans and not sure of anything.
Illustrated? You've got to be kidding! Very few pictures all in black and white does not an illustrated book make! The pamphlet I could have picked up for free from museum exhibits of Minoan artifacts would have been fully colored too.
$4.09 for this? I've been robbed! I Want My Money Back!!!
It is quite short.
Although I found it interesting it was a bit shorter than expected and had few pictures or illustrations recommend as a starting point but not for a detailed study
It is easy to read and interesting overview to understand the Minoan civilization. I would recommend it to travelers , visiting the archeological sites of the island .
This is only an overview of the Minoan culture, not very deep but still good enough for the price. I liked it. This would be good for a high school book report.
Exactly what I was seeking a concise overview of key aspects of Minoan civilization, accompanied by wonderful photos of important archaeological sites, as well as numerous examples of the magnificent and moving murals, pottery, and other artifacts if this intriguing culture.
As the superficial & dumbed down works of Charles River Editors go, this one is better. Of particular interest are speculations about the status of women & artistic culture. This is a good buy for the price, I thought.
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