An Archaeological History of Britain: Continuity and Change from Prehistory to the Present

by Jonathan Eaton

Overview

This authoritative and accessible volume presents an archeological of Britain across millennia, from early prehistory to the present.  

The Archaeological History of Britain takes us from the earliest prehistoric archaeology right up to the contemporary archaeology of the present day through the use of key sites. Historian Jonathan Eaton uses key sites to illustrate each significant time period along with a narrative of change to accompany the changing archaeological record.

The wide range of evidence utilized by archaeologists, such as artefacts, landscape studies, historical sources and genetics are emphasized throughout this chronological journey. The latest theoretical advances and practical discoveries are also explored, making this the most advanced narrative of British archaeology available.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781473851030
Publisher:	Pen & Sword Books Limited
Publication date:	01/31/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	127,774
File size:	15 MB
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 6

Chapter 1 Early Prehistory 7

Chapter 2 The Neolithic 19

Chapter 3 The Bronze Age 31

Chapter 4 The Iron Age 42

Chapter 5 The Roman Period 60

Chapter 6 After Rome 95

Chapter 7 The Medieval Period 123

Chapter 8 The Post-Medieval Period 155

Chapter 9 The Modem Period 178

Notes 190

Bibliography 199

Index 206