The Greek House
Its History and Development from the Neolithic Period to the Hellenistic Age

First published in 1916, this book presents archaeological evidence about Greek domestic dwellings from the Neolithic Period to the Hellenistic age.

Bertha Carr Rider (Author)

9781107663688, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 3 April 2014

286 pages
21 x 14.8 x 1.6 cm, 0.38 kg

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.

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.

Subject Areas: Classical Greek & Roman archaeology [HDDK]