Product Description

This is an examination of the archaeological evidence for warfare in early Europe from prehistoric times to the early medieval period. In particular, in an age when warfare seems to be becoming ever more common, it aims to throw fresh light on the causes and methods of warfare in Europe over the course of several millennia. The chapters have been commissioned from scholars who have a particular interest in warfare and a specialist knowledge of the areas and periods covered. Taking explicit notice of key theoretical issues, the authors examine such matters as the impact of warfare upon the social and political development of early chiefdoms and states. They look critically at the nature and quality of the material evidence for warfare in prehistoric times - especially weaponry and defensive structures - and one chapter places the content of the book in a wider global perspective.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1125720 in Books
• Published on: 1999-09
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 256 pages

Customer Reviews

Good Solid Work on a Neglected Aspect of Archaelogy
Warfare is enjoying something of a renaissance in the archaeological community, probably due to its links to anthropology where war is becoming a hot topic.

This book brings together a series of papers on the subject of ancient warfare, many of them new to this reader, representing a diverse collection of sites and different aspects of warfare in the archaeological record. Many thought-provoking points are made and I would have no hesitation in recommending this book to anyone interested in the subject of war in the past or even archaeology generally.