Main entry:

Wace, A. J. B. (Alan John Bayard), 1879-1957.

Title & Author:

Mycenae, an archaeological history and guide.

Publication:

Princeton, Princeton Univ. Press, 1949.

Description:

xviii, 150 pages 110 plates (including maps (some folded)) 29 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-141).
PREFACE -- MUSEOGRAPHICAL NOTE -- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS -- THE SETTING -- PAUSANIAS ON MYCENAE III. THE CHRONOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK -- THE TYPES OF MYCENEAN TOMBS -- THE HISTORY OF MYCENAE -- THE SITE OUTSIDE THE CITADEL: The Approach. The Treasury of Atreus. The Panagia Tomb -- THE SITE OUTSIDE THE CITADEL: The Tombs of Clytemnestra and Aegisthus.The Lion Tomb -- THE SITE OUTSIDE THE CITADEL: The Other Tholos Tombs. Hagios Elias -- THE CITADEL: The Walls. The Lion Gate. The Granary -- THE CITADEL: The Grave Circle -- THE CITADEL: The Houses South of the Grave Circle -- THE CITADEL: The Palace. The Temple -- THE CITADEL: The House of Columns. The Secret Cistern. The Postern Gate -- THE MYCENEAN CIVILIZATION -- APPENDIX: The Date of the Treasury of Atreus -- APPENDIX: The Date of the Cyclopean Walls -- APPENDIX: The Stones of Mycenae -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- INDEX

Summary:

This archaeological history and guide to Mycenae is based on the results of detailed scientific investigation of the site by the best qualified scholar in the field. The book is intended as an introduction to Mycenae and its civilization, and, though Homeric illustrations are quoted, its main concern is the accurate description of archaeological facts. Mycenae is one of the most famous of Greek cities. Its mythological connection with the Labors of Herakles and his taskmaster Eurystheus, its legendary association with Perseus and the House of Atreus, and its Homeric fame as the stronghold of Agamemnon have made its name renowned in every age, Of its surviving monuments, the Lion Gate, the Cycoplean Walls, and the Treasury of Atreus are among the archeological wonders of the world. The life and culture of Mycenae in the Greek Bronze Age--that heroic age of which Homer painted so magnificent a picture--has been made known, first through the spectacular discoveries of Schliemann, later through excavations conducted by Schliemann's successor, Tsountas, and most recently by Mr. Wace, who was in charge of the recent excavations there.

Subject:

Lịch sử.
Khảo cổ học.
Mycenae (Extinct city)
Mycenae (Extinct city) Guidebooks.
Hy Lạp.
Mycènes (Ville ancienne)
Mycènes (Ville ancienne) Guides.
Greece Mycenae (Extinct city)
Mycenae.
Mycènes (ville ancienne)
Lịch sử khảo cổ
Nghiên cứu khảo cổ
Văn minh
Cổ đại

Form/genre:

Guidebooks

Holdings:

Location: Library main 44634
Call No.: PO15760; ID:89-B4123
Status: Available