Product Description

For over 25 years The Handbook of British Archaeology has been the foremost guide to archaeological methods, artefacts and monuments, providing clear explanations of all specialist terms used by archaeologists. This completely revised and updated edition is packed with the latest information and now includes the most recent developments in archaeological science. Meticulously researched, every section has been extensively updated by a team of experts. There are chapters devoted to each of the archaeological periods found in Britain, as well as two chapters on techniques and the nature of archaeological remains. All the common artefacts, types of sites and current theories and methods are covered. The growing interest in post-medieval and industrial archaeology is fully explored in a brand new section dealing with these crucial periods. Hundreds of new illustrations enable instant comparison and identification of objects and monuments from Palaeolithic handaxes to post-medieval gravestones. Several maps pinpoint the key sites, and other features include an extensive bibliography and a detailed index. The Handbook of British Archaeology is the most comprehensive resource book available and is essential for anyone with an interest in the subject from field archaeologists and academics to students, heritage professionals, Time Team followers and amateur enthusiasts.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #47608 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-25
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 544 pages

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'This excellent book has justifiably become one of the must-have manuals of British archaeology ... long may it be published.' -- Minerva, January/February 2009

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'an eminently practical, functional field guide ... This second edition has not come a moment too soon.'

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'It is so wide-ranging that it adds up to a one-stop shop for the real or would-be archaeologist.'

Customer Reviews

An indispensible book for anyone studying British Archaeolog
As a latecomer to archaeology and what one now calls a 'mature student' I can think of no better book to have at ones side than The Handbook of British Archaeology by Lesley and Roy Adkins. Over the past five years, from an A level in Archaeology through Certificate and Diploma courses to an MA in Archaeology and Heritage, whenever I needed a 'kickstart' or guidance in a particular subject or period the Adkins book never let me down. It is the one book that I have found totally indespensible and I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone who needs an everyday thesaurus on the subject.

A must have book
This book is incredibly useful for anyone interested in archaeology, especially in Britain, because it explains all the different terms and jargon that are not always easy to find in other books. If that wasn't enough, it's also tremendous value for money.

A splendid book!
This book covers in detail some of the finer points of British Archaeology. I recommend it to anyone wishing to dive in tho the depths of the history of Britan