Aristocratic Society in Ancient Crete (Routledge Revivals)

<p><em>Aristocratic Society in Ancient Crete</em> first published in 1955 investigates the emergence and progress of Dorian society on Crete from the 8<sup>th</sup> century BC onwards. The primitive foundations of the social system are examined; the four classes of the Cretan states and the mutual relations of these classes are defined; and the stages whereby family institutions developed are analysed. Finally political and judicial organisation is scrutinised and the Cretan culture is situated in the wider horizon of Mediterranean civilisation.</p>