Review of Betancourt, P.P. The Bronze Age Begins: The Ceramics Revolution of Early Minoan I and the New Forms of Wealth that Transformed Prehistoric Society (INSTAP Academic Press 2009), Mouseion 11.3 (2011 [2014]) 1-3. (original) (raw)

The review analyzes Betancourt's work on Early Minoan I ceramics, highlighting the significant advances in understanding the period through the synthesis of archaeological data and new fieldwork. It emphasizes the book's comprehensive survey of ceramic forms, technologies, and the role of pottery in shaping the economic and social landscape of prehistoric Crete. The reviewer discusses the book's contributions to ongoing debates regarding the transition from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, while suggesting areas for further research to deepen insights into settlement patterns and social structures.