Prehistoric Europe - Softcover

Champion, Timothy; Gamble, Clive; Shennan, Stephen; Whittle, Alasdair

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1598744631 ISBN 13: 9781598744637

Publisher: Routledge, 2010

Synopsis

The study of European prehistory has been revolutionized in recent years by the rapid growth rate of archeological discovery, advances in dating methods and the application of scientific techniques to archaeological material and new archaeological aims and frameworks of interpretation. Whereas previous work concentrated on the recovery and description of material remains, the main focus is now on the reconstruction of prehistoric societies and the explanation of their development. This volume provides that elementary and comprehensive synthesis of the new discoveries and the new interpretations of European prehistory. After and introductory chapter on the geographical setting and the development of prehistoric studies in Europe, the text is divided chronologically into nine chapters. Each one describes, with numerous maps, plans and drawings, the relevant archaeological data, and proceeds to a discussion of the societies they represent. Particular attention is paid to the major themes of recent prehistoric research, especially subsistence economy, trade, settlement, technology and social organization.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

This volume provides an elementary and comprehensive synthesis of the new discoveries and the new interpretations of European prehistory.

About the Author:

Timothy Champion is Professor of Archaeology at University of Southampton.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1598744631
• ISBN 13: 9781598744637
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 370