Klappentext

First published in 1916, this book brings together the archaeological evidence available at the time about the history and development of Greek domestic dwellings from the Neolithic Period to the Hellenistic age. The text includes information on Homeric, Mycenaean and Minoan palaces, and a number of ground plans. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the ancient construction of domestic space and in Classical archaeology.

Inhalt

1. Introduction; 2. Neolithic period in North Africa and west Mediterranean basin; 3. Neolithic period in east Mediterranean basin; 4. Lacustrine dwellings; 5. The Nordic house; 6. Cretan tombs; 7. Round, elliptical and rectangular forms; 8. Early Minoan settlements in Crete; 9. Cretan palaces; 10. Mainland palaces; 11. Central hearth in Melos and Crete; 12. Palaces at Troy; 13. Minoan houses; 14. Homeric houses; 15. Greek house of fifth and fourth centuries; 16. Greek house of third and second centuries, Pompeian houses, Vitruvian account, summary; Index.