(Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World) 1st Edition
by Irene S. Lemos (Editor), Antonis Kotsonas (Editor)
A Companion that examines together two pivotal periods of Greek archaeology and offers a rich analysis of early Greek culture
A Companion to the Archaeology of Early Greece and the Mediterranean offers
an original and inclusive review of two key periods of Greek
archaeology, which are typically treated separately―the Late Bronze Age
and the Early Iron Age. It presents an in-depth exploration of the
society and material culture of Greece and the Mediterranean, from the
14th to the early 7th centuries BC. The two-volume
companion sets Aegean developments within their broader geographic and
cultural context, and presents the wide-ranging interactions with the
Mediterranean.
The companion bridges the gap that typically
exists between Prehistoric and Classical Archaeology and examines
material culture and social practice across Greece and the
Mediterranean. A number of specialists examine the environment and
demography, and analyze a range of textual and archaeological evidence
to shed light on socio-political and cultural developments. The
companion also emphasizes regionalism in the archaeology of early Greece
and examines the responses of different regions to major phenomena such
as state formation, literacy, migration and colonization. Comprehensive
in scope, this important companion:
- Outlines major developments in the two key phases of early Greece, the Late Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age
- Includes studies of the geography, chronology and demography of early Greece
- Explores the development of early Greek state and society and examines economy, religion, art and material culture
- Sets Aegean developments within their Mediterranean context
Written for students, and scholars interested in the material culture of the era, A Companion to the Archaeology of Early Greece and the Mediterranean offers a comprehensive and authoritative guide that bridges the gap between the Late Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age.
