A Handbook to the Palace of Minos at Knossos with Its Dependencies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162587806)

A Handbook to the Palace of Minos at Knossos with Its Dependencies is a comprehensive guidebook to the ancient palace of Knossos in Crete, Greece. Written by J.D.S. Pendlebury, the book provides a detailed exploration of the palace and its surrounding areas, including the architecture, art, and culture of the Minoan civilization. The book includes illustrations and photographs to aid in understanding the layout and features of the palace, as well as maps and diagrams to help visitors navigate the site. This handbook is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and archaeology of ancient Greece, and provides a fascinating glimpse into one of the world's most important archaeological sites.1933. The discovery and archaeological excavation of Knossos revealed no equal plot of Earth's surface to be as productive in such various directions of so many unique records bearing on our earliest culture. Found there was not only the first evidence of an advanced linear script, but architecture fully developed on novel lines and with no less original form of fresco decoration carried to great perfection. The visitor who wishes to explore the full circuit of Knossos needs the guidance of this volume, which contains illustrations and photographs of the area.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: J. D. S. Pendlebury, Arthur Evans
ISBN-10: 1162587806
ISBN-13: 9781162587806
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d