Excavations at Phylakopi in Melos 1974-77 (The British School at Athens Supplementary Volumes)
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From the edition on hand, Excavations at Phylakopi in Melos 1974-77 (The British School at Athens Supplementary Volumes) by Colin Renfrew feels like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The edition details point to 2007 • British School at Athens • 521 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 2007 • British School at Athens • 521 pages • ISBN 9780904887549.
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Treat this like a focused read: enough attention to get its shape, without overcomplicating it.
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