Ancient Greek Housing

This book provides an accessible introduction to the varied forms of housing found across the Greek world between 1000 and 200 BCE, exploring how housing shaped and was shaped by patterns of domestic life. It also points to a shift away from expressing solidarity with peers towards advertising personal status and participation in a network of elite households.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 370 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The ancient Greek world is renowned for its magnificent temples and theaters, but the houses in which people lived are less familiar. In this captivating book, Lisa Nevett offers an accessible introduction to the diverse range of housing styles found across the Greek world between c. 1000 and 200 BCE. Many houses adopted a courtyard structure, which she contextualizes within a broader chronological, geographical, and socio-economic framework. The book delves into how housing shaped and was shaped by patterns of domestic life in Athens and other urban communities. It also highlights a significant shift in the scale, elaboration, and layout of the largest houses, accompanied by a move away from expressing solidarity with peers in the local urban community towards showcasing personal status and participation in a network of elite households that spanned across the Mediterranean. Instructors, students, and general readers alike will greatly appreciate this thought-provoking volume.

Weight: 668g
Dimension: 170 x 245 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780521124638