Explores the history of the Minoans: their origins, development, major achievements and continuing legacy.
Who were the Minoans, and why do we find them interesting? This book assesses what we really know about their life and times, defining the essential characteristics of a distinctive Cretan culture and setting this within its contemporary historical context which included not only Greece but the Eastern Mediterranean and Egypt. The author illuminates the major themes of daily life such as social and economic organisation, agriculture, architecture and religion, using the latest archaeological research. She includes examples of Linear B and the evidence of recent excavations to paint a broad chronological picture of a fascinating and important culture.