Prehistoric Britain
Prehistoric Britain

Author: Timothy Darvill

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-07-02

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 1136973044

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Prehistoric Britain, now in its second edition, examines the development of human societies in Britain from earliest times to the Roman conquest of AD 43, as revealed by archaeological evidence. Special attention is given to six themes which are traced through prehistory: subsistence, technology, ritual, trade, society, and population.

Slow London
Slow London

Author: Affrim Press

Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing

Published: 2010-05

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1742735088

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The antithesis of trendy, "Slow London" celebrates all that's local, natural, traditional, sensory and most of all gratifying about living in London. It's an inspirational lifestyle guide for locals who want to live more and fret less. Readers are invited to rise up - in their own sweet time, of course - against the culture of speed, fad and uniformity. And instead revel in the things that make living in this corner of the world unique. Explore the natural features that shape and define London, clip the wings of time, shop with soul, tune into your senses and savour life without spen.

The Prehistoric Foundations of Europe to the Mycenean Age
The Prehistoric Foundations of Europe to the Mycenean Age

Author: C.F.C. Hawkes

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-10-24

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1317602676

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First published in 1940, this is a classic work by one of the most well-regarded archaeological scholars. European archaeology had made remarkable progress in the early twentieth century and this volume offers a clear impression of the understanding of European prehistory as a whole. Broken into six topics with additional prologue and epilogue, the text traces out the early foundations of human culture in Europe, covering the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Ages, as well as offering specific focuses on trade routes, and migration and conflict.

London's Archaeological Secrets
London's Archaeological Secrets

Author: Christopher Thomas

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9780300095166

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Professional archaeologists have been working in the city of London, and revealing its secrets, since the early 1970s. This book celebrates more than three decades of discovery and draws on research and excavations carried out by the Museum of London Archaeology Service. With hundreds of photographs, maps and plans, this volume presents a thematic overview of London's history covering a number of important sites and finds. Chapters explore the landscape and topography of the city, London's rivers and especially riverfront, its infrastructure of streets, bridges, sewers, railways and the underground, trade and industry in the city, domestic housing and everyday life, entertainment, religion and the disasters that befell the city including fire and disease. A fascinating insight into London's hidden history.