[books 2010] The Cambridge Companion to the Aegean Bronze Age

[inulro]

38. The Cambridge Companion to the Aegean Bronze Age ediged by Cythia W Shelmerdine

As recommended by eciklb when I asked about good introductions to the subject.

The Dummies Guide this isn't, but I found it relatively smooth sailing and really interesting. Instead of just banging on about the pottery as many archaeology books do, it explains what different developments in pottery meant in terms of how it was being used and therefore developments in society. Cool.

I come away slightly embarrassed that I had no idea of the huge gap in time between the Minoan & Mycenean civilisations and classical Greece.

Comments

[eciklb.livejournal.com]

I'm glad it went smoothly. If you don't mind, I might mention to Cynthia that it worked for you - she'd be pleased (she's in Pylos and I'll see her Monday).

[inulro.livejournal.com]

That would be cool!