Burial and Ancient Society: The Rise of the Greek City-State (New Studies in Archaeology) by Ian Morris - 1987-11-27

Cambridge University Press, 1987-11-27. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Missing. 9x6x0. Minor shelf wear to binding. Light wear & soiling on edges of text block. Text and images unmarked.

Cambridge University Press. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1987. Hardcover. 052132680X . Scholar's name to ffep (Bonnie Maclachlan [née Ward]). ; New Studies in Archaeology; 262 pages; This study of the changing relationships between burial rituals and social structure in Early Iron Age Greece will be required reading for all archaeologists working with burial evidence, in whatever period. This book differs from many topical studies of state formation in that unique and particular developments are given as much weight as those factors which are common to all early states. The ancient literary evidence and the relevant historical and anthropological comparisons are extensively drawn on in an attempt to explain the transition to the city-state, a development which was to have decisive effects for the subsequent development of European society. .

Cambridge University Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1987. Hardcover. 052132680X . Minor shelfwear. Inner hinges slightly strained. DJ spine is sunned and discolored. ; New Studies in Archaeology; 262 pages; This study of the changing relationships between burial rituals and social structure in Early Iron Age Greece will be required reading for all archaeologists working with burial evidence, in whatever period. This book differs from many topical studies of state formation in that unique and particular developments are given as much weight as those factors which are common to all early states. The ancient literary evidence and the relevant historical and anthropological comparisons are extensively drawn on in an attempt to explain the transition to the city-state, a development which was to have decisive effects for the subsequent development of European society. .

Hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

Cambricge: Cambridge University Press, 1987. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Printing of the First Edition. Fine but for prev. owner name stamp on half title page, in jacket that is fine but for a sunned spine. Hardcover ed. is haard to find..

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1987. Original Hardcover Edition. Hardcover. Fine internally. VG+ covers with only a hint of shelf rubbing.. Black cloth/boards; gilt titling. No dust jacket. 262 pp. with 61 bw figures. This study of the changing relationships between burial rituals and social structure in Early Iron Age Greece will be required reading for all archaeologists working with burial evidence, in whatever period. This book differs from many topical studies of state formation in that unique and particular developments are given as much weight as those factors which are common to all early states. The ancient literary evidence and the relevant historical and anthropological comparisons are extensively drawn on in an attempt to explain the transition to the city-state, a development which was to have decisive effects for the subsequent development of European society. - from the publisher - Written in 3 main parts and with a list of figures and tables, 2 appendices, and both site and… Read More

West Nyack, New York, U.S.A.: Cambridge Univ Pr, 1987 hardback book in near fine condition. Hardcover. Near Fine.

Cambridge University Press, 1987. Hardcover. Good. Slight signs of wear on the cover. Different cover. Edition 1987. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this book's net price to charity organizations.