The Archaeology of Greece

by Biers, William R.

• ISBN13: 9780801482809
• ISBN10: 0801482801
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-07-19
• Publisher: Cornell Univ Pr

Summary

Well-written and exceptionally well-illustrated. . . . An invaluable guidebook for people who want to visit Greece and understand what it is they are seeing. -Times Literary Supplement William R. Biers wrote The Archaeology of Greece to introduce students, teachers, and lay readers to the delights of exploring the world of ancient Greece. The great popularity of the first edition testifies to his success. In his preface to the second edition, Biers points out that, while the field of Greek archaeology may seem conservative and slow-moving, it has undergone major changes, especially in regard to work on the Bronze Age. The second edition brings information on all areas up to date, reflecting the most recent research, and it includes cross references to Perseus II, the interactive electronic data base on Archaic and Classical Greece. This edition includes new illustrations, some of recent finds, some of improved plans, and others added to enhance an explanation or to illustrate a point. From reviews of the first edition: "Teachers, students, and travelers should be grateful to author and press for the timely production of a well-balanced, informative, and stimulating introduction."-Archaeology "An excellent book which should find a ready audience among teachers and students as the standard handbook for classes in Greek archaeology."-Classical Outlook

Table of Contents

Preface	7	(2)
Preface to the Second Edition	9	(1)
Abbreviations	10	(3)
Archaeology in Greece	13	(10)
The Minoans	23	(39)
The Mycenaeans	62	(35)
The Dark Ages	97	(13)
The Geometric Period	110	(22)
The Orientalizing Period	132	(22)
The Archaic Period	154	(40)
The Fifth Century	194	(53)
The Fourth Century	247	(37)
The Hellenistic Age	284	(46)
Epilogue	330	(6)
Suggestions for Further Reading	336	(3)
Select Bibliography	339	(2)
Glossary	341	(4)
Index	345