The Neolithic of Britain and Ireland (2) (Routledge Archaeology of Northern Europe)

By: Vicki Cummings

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Synopsis: The Neolithic of Britain and Ireland provides a comprehensive overview of this exciting period, covering the last few hundred years of the Mesolithic and the arrival and spread of the Neolithic up to the start of the early Beaker period: roughly 2000 years of prehistory.Drawing on the latest excavations and the results of new scientific techniques, this book considers what life was like for people in the Neolithic and how they were treated when they died. It explores in detail the monuments constructed from stone and wood, the most famous of which is Stonehenge, but also includes many other sites such as chambered tombs and causewayed enclosures. It considers some of the key ways we interpret evidence from the Neolithic to offer insights into social organisation and belief systems at this time. The new edition contains the results of the latest ancient DNA evidence, which has seen this period of prehistory undergoing considerable revision in the last few years. Exciting new finds and excavations are also included.This is an accessible introduction for students new to the study of the Neolithic and also acts as a reference for students and scholars already researching this area.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 346 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781040328088
Related ISBNs:: 9781032437934, 9781003387329, 9781040328057, 9781317514268, 9781032437903
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 04/24/25
Copyrighted By:: Vicki Cummings, The right of Vicki Cummings to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.