Kommos
A Minoan Harbor Town and Greek Sanctuary in Southern Crete
Published on 20. June 2006
Book
Hardback
177 pages
978-0-87661-660-4 (ISBN)
Description
As well as being an archaeological guide, this beautifully illustrated volume tells the story of 30 years of fieldwork and study at one of the lesser known, but most intellectually fascinating, sites in Crete. In prehistory, Kommos was a busy harbor town with trading links extending to Egypt and Sardinia. The author traces the development of the settlement, its mysterious abandonment, and then resurrection as a religious site around 1000 B.C.
Reviews / Votes
This is so much more than an excellent book on an important archaeological site... I cannot recommend this book highly enough.Louise Schofield, Minerva, 2006
"this book by Joseph Shaw is a delight."
Gerald Cadogan, Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 2007
"Overall, this beautifully produced book impresses both for the wealth of audience it potentially serves and the straightforward manner in which it delivers."
Ellen Adams, Journal of Hellenic Studies, 2007
"...clear writing combining both authority and enthusiasm for the subject [and] a personal touch that makes it enjoyable to read. Too few excavators attempt this kind of work and Shaw is to be congratulated for his effort."
Mark Rose, Archaeology (online reviews) This is so much more than an excellent book on an important archaeological site... I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
Louise Schofield, Minerva, 2006
"this book by Joseph Shaw is a delight."
Gerald Cadogan, Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 2007
"Overall, this beautifully produced book impresses both for the wealth of audience it potentially serves and the straightforward manner in which it delivers."
Ellen Adams, Journal of Hellenic Studies, 2007
"...clear writing combining both authority and enthusiasm for the subject [and] a personal touch that makes it enjoyable to read. Too few excavators attempt this kind of work and Shaw is to be congratulated for his effort."
Mark Rose, Archaeology (online reviews)
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Princeton
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
77 col & b/w figs.
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 171 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
700 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87661-660-4 (9780876616604)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Joseph W. Shaw is Professor Emeritus of Art History at the University of Toronto.