The Stone Ages in North Britain and Ireland
Author: Rev. Frederick Smith
Publisher: London : Blackie,.
Published: 1909
Total Pages: 1012
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The Irish Stone Age
Author: Hallam L. Movius
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2013-10-10
Total Pages: 379
ISBN-13: 1107693004
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOriginally published in 1942, this book was based upon archaeological fieldwork carried out by the Harvard Archaeological Expedition to Ireland from 1932 to 1936. The aim of the Expedition 'was to embody in the field three of the techniques of modern anthropology - physical anthropology, social anthropology and archaeology - directed towards research on the same problem: the origin and development of the races and cultures of Ireland.' Numerous illustrative figures and reference lists are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the prehistory of Ireland, archaeology and anthropology.
The Irish Stone Age
Author: Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology. Harvard Irish survey. Archaeological expedition
Publisher: CUP Archive
Published:
Total Pages: 394
ISBN-13: 9781001408668
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Neolithic of Britain and Ireland
Author: Vicki Cummings
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2017-05-18
Total Pages: 311
ISBN-13: 1317514270
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Neolithic of Britain and Ireland provides a synthesis of this dynamic period of prehistory from the end of the Mesolithic through to the early Beaker period. Drawing on new excavations and the application of new scientific approaches to data from this period, this book considers both life and death in the Neolithic. It offers a clear and concise introduction to this period but with an emphasis on the wider and on-going research questions. It is an important text for students new to the study of this period of prehistory as well as acting as a reference for students and scholars already researching this area. The book begins by considering the Mesolithic prelude, specifically the millennium prior to the start of the Neolithic in Britain and Ireland. It then goes on to consider what life was like for people at the time, alongside the monumental record and how people treated the dead. This is presented chronologically, with separate chapters on the early Neolithic, middle Neolithic, late Neolithic and early Beaker periods. Finally it considers future research priorities for the study of the Neolithic.
The Prehistory of Britain and Ireland
Author: Richard Bradley
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2019-05-16
Total Pages: 391
ISBN-13: 1108419925
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHighlights the achievements of prehistoric people in Britain and Ireland over a 5,000 year period.
Knowledge and Power in Prehistoric Societies
Author: Lynne Kelly
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2015-05-19
Total Pages: 303
ISBN-13: 1107059372
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this book, Lynne Kelly explores the role of formal knowledge systems in small-scale oral cultures in both historic and archaeological contexts. In the first part, she examines knowledge systems within historically recorded oral cultures, showing how the link between power and the control of knowledge is established. Analyzing the material mnemonic devices used by documented oral cultures, she demonstrates how early societies maintained a vast corpus of pragmatic information concerning animal behavior, plant properties, navigation, astronomy, genealogies, laws and trade agreements, among other matters. In the second part Kelly turns to the archaeological record of three sites, Chaco Canyon, Poverty Point and Stonehenge, offering new insights into the purpose of the monuments and associated decorated objects. This book demonstrates how an understanding of rational intellect, pragmatic knowledge and mnemonic technologies in prehistoric societies offers a new tool for analysis of monumental structures built by non-literate cultures.
Standing with Stones
Author: Rupert Soskin
Publisher:
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 202
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The Expository Times
Author: James Hastings
Publisher:
Published: 1909
Total Pages: 594
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKCumbria's Prehistoric Monuments
Author: Adam Morgan Ibbotson
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2021-07-16
Total Pages: 310
ISBN-13: 075099763X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCumbria is a land built from stone. Whether it is Hadrian's Wall, Kendal Castle or the beautiful fells of the Lake District – for thousands of years people have found a certain elegance and utility in stone. Nestled amongst these common relics are a multitude of massive stone monuments, built over 3,000 years before British shores were ever touched by Roman sandals. Cumbria's 'megalithic' monuments are among Europe's greatest and best-preserved ancient relics but are often poorly understood and rarely visited. This updated and revised edition of Cumbria's Prehistoric Monuments aims to dispel the idea that these stones are merely 'mysterious'. Within this book you will find credible answers, using up-to-date research, excavation notes, maps and diagrams to explore one of Britain's richest archaeological landscapes. Featuring stunning original photography and illustrated diagrams of every megalithic site in the county, Adam Morgan Ibbotson invites you to take a journey into a land sculpted by ancient hands.
