Product Description

This book is a comprehensive up-to-date survey of the Aegean Bronze Age, from its beginnings to the period following the collapse of the Mycenaean palace system. In essays by leading authorities commissioned especially for this volume, it covers the history and the material culture of Crete, Greece, and the Aegean Islands from c. 3000-1100 BCE, as well as topics such as trade, religions, and economic administration. Intended as a reliable, readable introduction for university students, it will also be useful to scholars in related fields within and outside classics. The contents of this book are arranged chronologically and geographically, facilitating comparison between the different cultures. Within this framework, the cultures of the Aegean Bronze Age are assessed thematically and combine both material culture and social history.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #409811 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 524 pages

Review
'This book, written by well-known experts who are good at explaining, is almost as up-to-date as any such book can be and will meet most needs, while suggesting where to read further.' The Anglo-Hellenic Review

About the Author
Cynthia Shelmerdine is the Robert M. Armstrong Centennial Professor of Classics at the University of Texas, Austin. A scholar of Aegean Bronze Age archaeology and Mycenaean Greek language, history, and society, she has worked in the field with the University of Minnesota Messenia Expedition, the Pylos Regional Archaeological Project, and currently the Iklaina Archaeological Project. She is the author of many publications on Mycenaean culture.

Customer Reviews

An excellent text
This book was used as the text for a course I have taken on the Aegean Bronze Age by Professor Shelmerdine herself. This time period is absolutely fascinating for those interested, and this book will enhance the understanding of any who choose to study the Bronze Age. It is well organized, and there are no overly esoteric concepts, though some prior knowledge is assumed. You might also have to look up a word or two, but the point is to learn something new, right? I highly recommend this text for anyone interested in the Bronze Age or early antiquity. And if you can manage to get a class with Professor Shelmerdine, so much the better!