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

by Jonathan Mark Eaton

Overview

Jonathan Eaton has provided the essential volume for all students of Archaeology, Classical Civilizations and Ancient History by condensing the entire archaeological history of Britain into one accessible volume.

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 to illustrate each key time period as well as a narrative of change to accompany the changing archaeological record. The wide range of evidence utilized by archaeologists, such as artifacts, landscape studies, historical sources and genetics are emphasized throughout this chronological journey as are the latest theoretical advances and practical discoveries, making this the most advanced narrative of British archaeology available.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781781593264
Publisher:	Pen and Sword
Publication date:	02/19/2015
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.80(d)

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