the mystery of minoan civilization Author:leonard cattrell homer, in the iliad, sang of the splendors if knosse and of its ruler,king minos. though the world considered the kingdoma legend, sir arthur evans began to dig for its remains of the island of crete. there he found a palace, paintings,pottery,jewelry, and writings-proof that a magnificent civilization had once flourished there and strangely va... more »nished. in the mystrery of minoan civilization, an exciting addition to the major cultures of the world series,renowned author leonard cottrell introduces the reader to this ancient workd and the people of our times who helped rediscover it.« less