Prehistory and Archaeology

Homo Britannicus 20% off

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"Homo Britannicus" tells the epic history of life in Britain, from man's very first footsteps to the present day. Drawing on all the latest evidence and techniques of investigation, Chris Stringer describes times when Britain was so tropical that man lived alongside hippos and sabre tooth tiger, times so cold we shared this land with reindeer and mammoth, and times colder still when we were forced to flee altogether. This is the first time we have known the full extent of this history: the Ancient Human Occupation of Britain project, led by Chris, has made discoveries that have stunned the world, pushing back the earliest date of arrival to 700,000 years ago. Our ancestors have been fighting a dramatic battle for survival here ever since.

Stonehenge 15% off

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There have been innumerable books about Stonehenge but this is the first to look at the World Heritage Site not only in its wider setting but also through time, from 10,000 BC right down to the present day (with the bitter disputes about a possible new road network and visitor centre).

He also solves the riddle of why the bluestones were brought all the way from the Preseli Hills in. His convincingly argues conclusion: a place of pilgrimage for those seeking healing.

Stonehenge 15% off

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Stonehenge is, and always will be, not only the ultimate symbol of prehistoric achievement but one of the past's most enduring mysteries. In "Stonehenge: The Story So Far", Julian Richards - archaeologist, broadcaster and Stonehenge fanatic - takes a fresh and very personal look at his favourite ancient monument. After introducing Stonehenge and its surrounding ancient landscape, the first section outlines its history, from magic and Merlin to the obsessive diggers of the 19th century. The 20th century is a story of collapse and restoration, of changing ownership and conflict, of botched excavations and the final triumph of science in unlocking some of the stones' most closely guarded secrets. Science provides the answers to some of the big questions: when was Stonehenge built? Who built it and how? And, perhaps most difficult of all, why? The final section takes the reader back to the Age of Stonehenge, and using all of the accumulated evidence of centuries of exploration, tells the unfolding storyof Britain's greatest prehistoric temple and its builders.

Archaeology of Britain 

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Archaeology brings to life the ancient sites hidden beneath the ground and provides us with a window into the world of our ancestors. A field or highway that looks nondescript to the untrained eye can reveal a wealth of evidence of past lives and cultures. "The Archaeology of Britain" takes the reader on a journey around this ancient land, detailing the most important and fascinating of Britain's historic remains. From excavations of everyday life found in forgotten highways and Roman villas to areas of great spiritual significance, such as stone circles and medieval churches, this book uncovers the amazing heritage to be found underneath our feet.

Flag Fen 15% off

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The fens of eastern England form a very distinct environment which produced particular patterns of prehistoric occupation. This account of the discovery and excavation of the now world-famous Bronze Age site near Peterborough begins with an overall survey of the archaeology of the area and then describes the first farmers of the Neolithic period and the houses and habitations of the early Bronze Age.

Flag Fen, with its massive timber platform and an avenue of posts with votive deposits, dates from the later Bronze Age. Dr Pryor's reassessment of the site concludes with a brief look at the iron Age, the coming of the Romans and the modern destruction of this precious landscape. This dramatic account of a unique discovery is enhanced by over 100 illustrations, many in full colour.

Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology 25% off

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With over 4,000 entries covering the essential vocabulary for everyday archaeological work in the English language, this up-to-date dictionary is the most wide-ranging and comprehensive of its kind. There is coverage of principles, theories, techniques, artefacts, materials, people, places, monuments, equipment, and descriptive terms - from amphora to ziggurat, and Beaker Culture to molluscan analysis.

The dictionary focuses especially on Europe, the Old World, and the Americas, and covers legislation relating to the United Kingdom and the USA. The archaeology of a selection of key sites from around the world is also described.

A quick reference section of maps and tables provides an easy way to rapidly locate information on the main chronological periods and traditions, international conventions, and stratigraphic subdivisions.

Iron Age Communities in Britain 10% off

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Since its first publication in 1971, Barry Cunliffe's monumental survey has established itself as a classic of British archaeology. This fully revised fourth edition maintains the qualities of the earlier editions whilst taking into account the significant developments that have moulded the discipline in recent years. Barry Cunliffe here incorporates new theoretical approaches, technological advances and a range of new sites and finds, ensuring that Iron Age Communities in Britain remains the definitive guide to the subject.

'This is an important and original book, dealing not simply with Iron Age archaeology, but with the very foundations of British society.' Colin Renfrew, Guardian

Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice, Colin Renfrew and Paul Bahn
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Archaeology, An Introduction Kevin Greene

Field Archaeology, An Introduction Peter L. Drewett

The fourth edition of this standard reference work.

The Archaeology Coursebook Grant, Gorin, and Fleming

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