England - An Archaeological Guide to Sites from earliest Times to AD 1600 (Paperback)

Written by three archaeologists, specialists in prehistoric, Roman and mediaeval sites respectively, this comprehensive volume is essential for any reader wishing to explore history and English archaeology. It is beautifully set out, comprising maps, photographs, drawings, numbered diagrams and descriptions of barrows, henges, hill forts, settlements, churches and historical sites. Each entry has a National Grid reference and the clear, concise description provides a basis for a detailed examination and would enable the reader to identify its main features on a visit to the site. The introduction traces the development of the sites through the Ice Age to small settled communities, the arrival and influence of the Romans and the effects of Norse and Scandinavian raiders. Changes in climate, population increase in the 13th century followed by devastating decline due to the Black Death in the 14th century and the influence of the Church all left their mark on civilization and the archaeological sites. The sites are arranged by region from the north to the south of England and each chapter also includes a short digest on related topics such as rock art, long barrows, prehistoric houses and Roman Baths. Sites in southern areas were even more influenced by their proximity to Rome and thus developed differently from northern sites and those on the Welsh Borders. However, the introduction stresses that pre-Roman Britain was also rich in art and culture and evidence of this can be found at many sites. The book contains suggestions for further reading, addresses and useful Internet sites, an index of archaeological sites, a chronology, a glossary of terms and a list of museums. This is an invaluable reference book which will be used again and again. (Kirkus UK)

This illistrated guide, written by experts, offers up-to-date descriptions and plans of all the major and minor archaeological sites in England, dating from prehistoric times to the end of the middle ages. There is extensive background information on each site and on the general history and archaeology of England in these periods.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Oxford Archaeological Guides
Release date:	March 2002
First published:	July 2002
Authors:	Timothy Darvill • Jane Timby • Paul Stamper
Dimensions:	215 x 139 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	524
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-284101-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > Prehistoric archaeology Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Promotions
LSN:	0-19-284101-7
Barcode:	9780192841018

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