The Greek Stones Speak: The Story of Archaeology in Greek Lands (Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged) (Paperback)

~ Paul MacKendrick (Author) "On May 31, 1873 Heinrich Schliemann, far on the lofty plains of windy Troy, wrote in his journal, "Eight or nine meters down I laid..." (more)
Key Phrases: theatral area, lower agora, archaic temple, Bronze Age, Early Helladic, Asia Minor (more...)

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A brilliant picture of the activity of the renowned centers of the Hellenic world, period by period, together with striking views of the workings of modern excavations . . . an excellent story of Greek achievement. (American Historical Review )

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"Paul MacKendrick has a thrilling tale to tell. . . . His book is for those who want an authoritative exposition of what archaeologists are accomplishing in Greek lands."--New York Times Book Review .

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Product Details

• Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co.; Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged edition (May 17, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393301117
• ISBN-13: 978-0393301113
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #938,441 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Greek Stones Speak: Archaeology for Dummies, November 6, 2000

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This book, a companion to MacKendrick's work on Roman archaeology, The Mute Stones Speak, is one of those books you will find yourself returning to frequently, particularly if you ever travel to Greece. It is an overall view of Greek archaelogy, art and architecture from the early Minoan-Mycenaean period through the classical and Hellenistic periods. I read it in 1966 in high school Ancient History class and can actually remember the photographs and subject. It is probably not a book for the scholar but will give the lay person with an interest in archaeology an introduction to the subject, particularly how things connect together. I can still remember different characteristics about classical sculpture as opposed to the more refined Hellenistic stuff. So, if I can remember this much detail from a book I read more than 30 years ago, it must be pretty good. The part about Crete and the discovery of the Palace of Knossos is fascinating and makes you want to go there to see it in person.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL BOOK, August 10, 2004

By	Ozzie "Sal" (CA) - See all my reviews

Yes, this is somewhat a basic text, but it's too strong to say it is "archaelogy for dummies" - it brings Greek history to life, and what's wrong with that!

Highly recommended, especially if you are about to journey to Greece.