First published in 2006. A rapid advance of Cretan studies in recent years is a measure of their importance for our understanding of the early history of European civilization. It is now generally recognized that the island of Crete played a part in this early history which is out of all proportion to its size. This book offers information on the social history: from early times until the Roman Occupation
Autorentext
R. F. Willetts, M.A Reader in Greek in the University of Birmingham.
Zusammenfassung
First published in 2006. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Inhalt
Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The Coming of the Dorians; Chapter 3 Economic Life; Chapter 4 The City-states and their Government; Chapter 5 Law and Legal Procedure; Chapter 6 The Citizens; Chapter 7 Serfs and Slaves; Chapter 8 Other Social Classes; Chapter 9 Education; Chapter 10 Religion; Chapter 11 Pirates and Mercenaries; Chapter 12 Political History;