The Handbook of British Archaeology

by Roy & Lesley Adkins (Author), Victoria Leitch (Author)

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  1998

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  First published in 1982 as THESAURUS OF BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY, this covers all types of finds from bones to pottery, armour to jewellery, providing a detailed picture of every major period from the Palaeolithic to the medieval. The techniques of surveying, excavating and dating are explained and definitions given of the terms used in modern study.

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  Paperback
  1988

  $3.36

• New

  paperback
  

  $23.80

  For over 25 years The Handbook of British Archaeology has been the foremost guide to archaeological methods, artefacts and monuments, providing clear explanations of all specialist terms used by archaeologists. This completely revised and updated edition is packed with the latest information and now includes the most recent developments in archaeological science. Meticulously researched, every section has been extensively updated by a team of experts. There are chapters devoted to each of the archaeological periods found in Britain, as well as two chapters on techniques and the nature of archaeological remains. All the common artefacts, types of sites and current theories and methods are covered. The growing interest in post-medieval and industrial archaeology is fully explored in a brand new section dealing with these crucial periods. Hundreds of new illustrations enable instant comparison and identification of objects and monuments - from Palaeolithic handaxes to post-medieval gravestones. Several maps pinpoint the key sites, and other features include an extensive bibliography and a detailed index. The Handbook of British Archaeology is the most comprehensive resource book available and is essential for anyone with an interest in the subject - from field archaeologists and academics to students, heritage professionals, Time Team followers and amateur enthusiasts.