Fire in the sea : the Santorini volcano : natural history and the legend of Atlantis / Walter L. Freidrich ; translated by Alexander R. McBirney.
"Fire in the Sea blends the thrill of scientific discovery with a popular presentation of the geology, archaeology, history, peoples, and environmental setting of Santorini. Walter Friedrich has worked for many years on the Minoan eruption of the island. He discusses the latest scientific resul...
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| Other title: | Feuer im Meer. English. Fire. |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English German |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
[2000]
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| Summary: | "Fire in the Sea blends the thrill of scientific discovery with a popular presentation of the geology, archaeology, history, peoples, and environmental setting of Santorini. Walter Friedrich has worked for many years on the Minoan eruption of the island. He discusses the latest scientific results and combines natural history and archaeology to provide a comprehensive overview of the volcanic island and its past. He discusses Plato's legend of Atlantis, and other myths that are often associated with Santorini. The book is a fascinating case study of an environmental disaster which had a strong impact on ancient history and created a 'Bronze Age Pompeii'."--Jacket. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiv, 258 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-244) and indexes. |