The Archaeology of Britain: An Introduction from the Upper Palaeolithic to the Industrial RevolutionThe Archaeology of Britain is a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to all the archaeological periods covering Britain from early prehistory to the industrial revolution. It provides a one-stop textbook for the entire archaeology of Britain and reflects the most recent developments in archaeology both as a field subject and as an academic discipline.
This collection is essential reading for undergraduates in archaeology, and all those interested in British archaeology, history and geography. |
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| Title | The Archaeology of Britain: An Introduction from the Upper Palaeolithic to the Industrial Revolution Archaeology / History |
| Editors | John Hunter, Ian Ralston |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Psychology Press, 1999 |
| ISBN | 0415135885, 9780415135887 |
| Length | 328 pages |
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