A History Of Crete

Author : Chris Moorey
Publisher : Haus Publishing
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1912208962

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A History of Crete by Chris Moorey Pdf

For thousands of years, Crete has been of paramount strategic importance, thanks to its location close to the junction of three continents and the heart of the eastern Mediterranean. It’s perhaps not surprising, therefore, that when they ruled Crete, the Greeks called it “Megalónisos” or the “Great Island.” Yet the island has been ruled for much of its history by foreign invaders—including Mycenaeans, Dorians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Venetians, Ottoman Turks, and, briefly, the Third Reich. In A History of Crete, Chris Moorey explores the history of the Great Island from mythological Crete until today and sheds light on how the Cretans themselves have interacted with their conquerors. A History of Crete portrays the Cretans as fierce lovers of freedom who worked around and with the influence of foreign rule on their culture. In an engaging and lively style, Moorey emphasizes and contrasts two periods at either end of these three thousand years of domination: the dazzling apogee of the Minoan civilization from the Bronze Age, representing the first advanced civilization in Europe, and the brief period of autonomy before union with Greece at the beginning of the twentieth century. A History of Crete shows how the history of the contested island affected its people and made them to the Cretans of today.

Author : Theocharēs Eustratiou Detorakēs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Crete (Greece)
ISBN : UOM:39015061174903

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History of Crete by Theocharēs Eustratiou Detorakēs Pdf

Author : Liana Giannakopoulou,E. Kostas Skordyles
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-11
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781527512115

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Culture and Society in Crete by Liana Giannakopoulou,E. Kostas Skordyles Pdf

Crete has always attracted the interest of scholars in modern times not only because of the archaeological discoveries of Sir Arthur Evans, but also because of its rich history and the particular cultural traits and traditions resulting from the fact that the island has been at the centre of geographical, cultural and religious crossroads. The fifteen papers included in this volume explore original aspects of the Cretan cultural and historical tradition, give original insights into already established fields and underline from the vantage point of their own particular discipline its distinctive character and impact. As a result of such a thematic variety, this volume will be of interest not only to scholars and students of modern Greek studies, but also Renaissance Studies, comparative literature, cultural and social history and anthropology, and travel literature, as well as historical linguistics and dialectology.

Author : James Walter Graham
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781400886708

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The Palaces of Crete by James Walter Graham Pdf

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. Originally published in 1987. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These paperback editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Originally published in 1962. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Author : R. F. Willetts
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520333543

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The Civilization of Ancient Crete by R. F. Willetts Pdf

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.

Author : Hans Georg Wunderlich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1983-01-01
Category : Minoans
ISBN : 9602262613

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The Secret of Crete by Hans Georg Wunderlich Pdf

The secret of Crete is Wunderlich's attempt to resolve the paradoxes that have obsessed the archaeological world ever since Evan's spectacular find at the beginning of this century.

Author : L. Vance Watrous
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108424509

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Minoan Crete by L. Vance Watrous Pdf

A new look at the Cult of the Saints in late antiquity: Did it really dominate Christianity in late antique Rome?

Author : Antony Beevor
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781848546356

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Crete by Antony Beevor Pdf

Acclaimed historian and best-selling author Antony Beevor vividly brings to life the epic struggles that took place in Second World War Crete - reissued with a new introduction. 'The best book we have got on Crete' Observer The Germans expected their airborne attack on Crete in 1941 - a unique event in the history of warfare - to be a textbook victory based on tactical surprise. They had no idea that the British, using Ultra intercepts, knew their plans and had laid a carefully-planned trap. It should have been the first German defeat of the war, but a fatal misunderstanding turned the battle round. Nor did the conflict end there. Ferocious Cretan freedom fighters mounted a heroic resistance, aided by a dramatic cast of British officers from Special Operations Executive.

Author : John Henry Freese
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : History
ISBN : OXFORD:590392737

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A Short Popular History of Crete by John Henry Freese Pdf

A Short Popular History of Crete by John Freese Henry, first published in 1897, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.

Author : Barry Unsworth
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2007-01-16
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0792255585

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Crete by Barry Unsworth Pdf

Renowned British novelist Unsworth documents his fascinating travels in Crete, largest of the Greek isles and home to the Minoan civilization of 1500 B.C.--one of the most glittering and sophisticated cultures the world has ever seen.

Author : Chris Moorey
Publisher : Haus Publishing
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781912208548

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A History of Crete by Chris Moorey Pdf

Known by the Greeks as ‘Megalónisos,’ or the ‘Great Island,’ the island of Crete has a long and varied history. Steeped in historical and cultural heritage, Crete is the most visited of the Greek islands. It has also been of paramount strategic importance for thousands of years, thanks to its location close to the junction of three continents and at the heart of the eastern Mediterranean Sea. For much of its long history, the island has been ruled by foreign invaders. Under the rule of the Mycenaeans, Dorians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Venetians, Ottoman Turks and, briefly, the Third Reich, Cretans, who are fierce lovers of freedom, have adapted to living with their conquerors and to the influence of foreign rule on their culture. In a dazzling contrast to these three thousand years of domination, we see two periods of the island’s independence: the vibrant apogee of the Minoan civilization and the brief period of autonomy before union with Greece at the beginning of the twentieth century. To guide us through this spectacular history, Chris Moorey, who has lived in Crete for over twenty years, provides an engaging and lively account of the island spanning from the Stone Age to the present day. A History of Crete steps in to fill a gap in scholarship on this fascinating island, providing the first complete history of Crete to be published for over twenty years, and the first ever that is written with a wide readership in mind.

Author : Adonis Vasilakis,Antōnēs Vasilakēs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Crete (Greece)
ISBN : 9605003430

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Minoan Crete by Adonis Vasilakis,Antōnēs Vasilakēs Pdf

Author : Saro Wallace
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 7 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-31
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780521112048

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Ancient Crete by Saro Wallace Pdf

Examines Crete's prehistory to find out why the classical city states of Crete differed considerably from those of central Greece.

Author : Christopher Somerville
Publisher : Haus Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-22
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781907973338

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The Golden Step by Christopher Somerville Pdf

For Somerville this was a kind of pilgrimage, a journey unlike any he had undertaken in 20 years of travel-writing. It was an expedition where he traded the usual comforts and certainties for a real physical and mental challenge, with no mobile phone or other technological aids. The only plan for his journey was to begin in the East at Easter and finish at Whitsun in the extreme West, at the Monastery of the Golden Step, whose gold step, legend says, can only be seen by those who have purged themselves into purity. During his 300-mile walk, he tackled four mountain ranges, high slopes and the numerous gorges of the West. Speaking only basic Greek and trying to follow a poorly way-marked path, he had to rely on his own instincts when climbing mountain passes and crossing high plateaux, farming and shepherding country, where villages are scarce and each night's accommodation was uncertain. He saw a Crete few ever encounter.

Author : Jane E. Francis,Anna Kouremenos
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781785700965

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Roman Crete: New Perspectives by Jane E. Francis,Anna Kouremenos Pdf

The last several decades have seen a dramatic increase in interest in the Roman period on the island of Crete. Ongoing and some long-standing excavations and investigations of Roman sites and buildings, intensive archaeological survey of Roman areas, and intensive research on artifacts, history, and inscriptions of the island now provide abundant data for assessing Crete alongside other Roman provinces. New research has also meant a reevaluation of old data in light of new discoveries, and the history and archaeology of Crete is now being rewritten. The breadth of topics addressed by the papers in this volume is an indication of Crete’s vast archaeological potential for contributing to current academic issues such as Romanization/acculturation, climate and landscape studies, regional production and distribution, iconographic trends, domestic housing, economy and trade, and the transition to the late-Antique era. These papers confirm Crete’s place as a fully realized participant in the Roman world over the course of many centuries but also position it as a newly discovered source of academic inquiry.