Bøger af Arthur Evans

Pioneer of Cretan archaeology, Sir Arthur Evans (1851-1941) won fame for discovering Minoan civilisation. His highly illustrated multi-volume report of major excavations at Knossos, published between 1921 and 1935 (with an index volume in 1936), develops his theories about the Bronze Age palace he uncovered.

Pioneer of Cretan archaeology, Sir Arthur Evans (1851-1941) won fame for discovering Minoan civilisation. His highly illustrated multi-volume report of major excavations at Knossos, published between 1921 and 1935, develops his theories about the Bronze Age palace he uncovered and the society to which it belonged.

Explores the implications of the key political events of this period (for example, the formation of the Albanian League in 1878). This title also paints a picture of the country's complex social and cultural make-up. It looks at how Albanians' views of their homeland were affected by developments taking place at the time.

Illyria is the name given to the ancient region of the Balkans on the Adriatic coast from which most historians of the Balkans believe modern Albanians descend. This guide examines the lives of the ancient Illyrians and contains many insights into the region. It is a useful text for historians and those interested in the Balkans.