The Prehistory of Denmark

by Jorgen Jensen

Overview

First Published in 2004. This book is both a survey of Danish prehistory and a detailed presentation of the problems, themes and literature of modern Danish archaeology. It was written to present a general survey of the prehistory of Denmark as it has emerged after the past decade of research. The book is composed of four sections: The hunters and gatherers, the first farmers, towards a new era and the chiefdom of the Iron Age. Each section includes chapters dealing with the environment, demography, subsistence patterns and social patterns. Each section is followed by a survey of the archaeological record for the period and a discussion of the relevant literature. The book concludes with a bibliography of approximately 700 titles covering most of the major Danish archaeological studies since about 1950.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415119573
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/21/1983
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1300L (what's this?)

About the Author

Jorgen Jensen is Keeper of the Department of Prehistory at the National Museum in Copenhagen.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Archaeology in Denmark; Denmark, the bridge to the north PART I THE HUNTERS AND GATHERERS 11,000–4200 BC 1 A changing environment 2 The hunting population 3 Subsistence and settlement 4 Social structure of the hunters and gatherers 5 Finds and interpretations PART II THE FIRST FARMERS c. 4200–2800 BC 6 The introduction of farming in Denmark 7 Population growth and food production 8 Subsistence and settlement 9 Social patterns in the early farming communities 10 Finds and interpretations PART III TOWARDS A NEW ERA 2800–500 BC 11 A changing environment 12 Subsistence and settlement 13 Social patterns from 2800 to 500 BC 14 Finds and interpretations PART IV THE CHIEFDOMS OF THE IRON AGE 500 BC–800 AD 191 15 Environmental changes 16 Subsistence and settlement 17 The development of economic institutions 18 Political and social development 19 Finds and interpretations