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The palaces of Crete

Title: The palaces of Crete / [by] J. Walter Graham.
Author: Graham, J. Walter (James Walter), 1906-1991
Publication: Princeton, N.J., Princeton University Press, 1962.

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Description

xii, 269 p. illus., maps, plans.; 25 cm.

Summary

A desire to recreate Minoan palaces, villas, and houses of the Late Bronze Age inspired the author of this book to undertake an eight year research program that has radically modified our conception of the appearance of Cretan dwellings. He not only interprets the use of the rooms that partially survive but reconstructs the guest suites and banquet halls of the vanished upper storeys. Written both as a preparation for a visit to Crete and as an actual guide to the sites, the book is prefaced with an account of the island's geography, history, and culture in antiquity, and packed with illustrations including photographs, plans, reconstructions, and a map of the island showing the sites.

Subject

Bibliography (note)

Bibliography: p. 249-253.

Contents

The land, the people, and the history of Minoan Crete -- The major palaces -- Minor palaces, villas, and houses -- The central court and the bull games -- The residential quarters of the royal family -- Public apartments -- Other rooms -- Building materials and forms -- Windows and doors -- Stairs and storeys -- Decorative features -- Furnishings and equipment -- Procedures and principles.

ISBN

0691035245
9780691035246

LCCN

62007039

OCLC

ocm00512110
512110
SCSB-128704

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library