History & Transportation - Archeology & Ancient History

Artikelname: British Prehistoric Rock Art
Artikelbeschreibung: The study of prehistoric rock art has become a very important element in international archaeology. This book draws on hundreds of examples of marked stones in England, Scotland and Wales to describe and interpret their common motifs.Stan Beckensall provides a vocabulary of rock art, outlines the history of its recording and shows how the distribution of rock art, created bv early farmers nomadic hunters and herders, works in the landscape and what it might mean. He also looks at art in monuments, ranging fi'om little-known sites to those on Orkney,Clava, Anglesey,Long Meg, Castlerigg and Stonehenge.The abstract symbols that have attracted artists, poets and anthropologists, as well as archaeologists and historians, can be seen in over 150 illustrations (many in full colour). The book also includes a select regional list of the main rock art sites in Britain.

Artikelname: Bronze Age Copper Mining in Britain and Ireland
Artikelbeschreibung: The knowledge of metallurgy, first developed in the Near East, spread to most parts of Europe by 2000 BC. This book examines the distribution of sites and their geological background. All aspects of early mining technology are covered, from the initial discovery of copper minerals to their extraction and concentration using primitive techniques. It considers the daily life of the miners, the dangers they faced, their settlement background and ritual beliefs. Recent research on the most important sites, some of which can be visited today, is contained here .

Artikelname: Castles and Forts of Dorset
Artikelbeschreibung: Dorset's surviving castles and forts are the visible record of a past that stretches back for more than a thousand years. Medieval warfare, the struggle for supremacy between king and parliament, the fear of invasion, each has contributed to a historical legacy that embraces every corner of the county and includes many of its most attractive landmarks. Some, like Corfe Castle, are familiar. Others endure only as fragments of earthworks. Dorset's castles and forts belong to three main periods: those dating to the Middle Ages, the coastal castles built during Tudor times, and the Victorian and twentieth century forts built to defend our island shores from the threat of invasion.

Artikelname: Cave Art
Artikelbeschreibung: When the painted cave at Altamira in norther Spain was discovered in the late nineteenth century few believed that the decoration was the work of stone age man. As further discoveries were made in France and Spain and archaeologists proved the antiquity of the remarkable art, modern man realised the great skill and artistic ability of his forebears during the extreme cold at the end of the ice age. This book is written as an introduction to a complex and fascinating subject which is seldom presented and explained in an uncomplicated fashion.

Artikelname: Celtic High Crosses of Wales
Artikelbeschreibung: The inscribed stone crosses and pre Norman decorated high crosses constitute an important body of evidence for early Christian activity throughout Wales. This book shows the interplay of design, iconography and symbolism in the sculpture and placement of the Celtic crosses. A complete descriptive survey of all the crosses and decorated fragments, covering the whole of Wales, begins with the Penmon cross in Anglesey and ends at the Whitford cross in Flintshire.

Artikelname: Human Bones in Archaeology
Artikelbeschreibung: Environmental archaeology is is the study of the physical environment in which people lived and includes the study of soils, food sources and animal bones. It also includes the study of the people themselves, from their skeletal remains. This is known as physical anthropology and, like any other aspect of environmental archaeology, is very specialised. This book describes in simple terms the various procedures used by the specialist. The effects of different burial conditions and rituals on the bones are explained, and ways of excavation and treatment are suggested. The human skeleton is described, as are methods of recording and analysis. The effects of accident and disease on the skeleton are included, and examples from various groups of skeletons are discussed. The numerous illustrations show the reader what to look for, and a comprehensive reading list is included.

Artikelname: Lords of Battle: The World of the Celtic Warrior
Artikelbeschreibung: To the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, the Celtic warrior of the late Iron Age was the archetypal barbarian: savage, undisciplined, and bloodthirsty. In a clash of cultures that lasted almost 500 years, the rich and vibrant society in which he lived, fought, and died was virtually destroyed, becoming the stuff of myth and legend. Covering the period from the first mention of the Celts by ancient Greek writers to the Roman conquest of Britain, this book examines the Celtic warrior, his society and his place within it, and the conflicts that would eventually destroy his world. Beautifully illustrated with many examples of Celtic art and craftsmanship, this book provides a fascinating insight into a culture whose legacy has endured to the present day.

Artikelname: Macedonian Warrior: Alexander's Elite Infantryman
Artikelbeschreibung: During the reigns of Philip II and Alexander the Great, the Macedonian Army – the phalangites – were reformed and drilled into an invincible fighting force with unique tactics and weaponry. The Macedonian warrior during his service would march over 20,000 miles in the most diverse climates and terrains, fighting in four of the epoch battles of the time. This book examines their initial training, rise to an elite unit under Alexander the Great, and eventual defeat at the battle of Pydna, 168 BC. The daily life, weaponry, experience, and motivations of these men are detailed, using primary sources and anecdotal material.

Artikelname: Offa's Dyke:History & Guide
Artikelbeschreibung: This new interpretation of the Dyke's line, length and purpose is offered in the light extensive research by the authors. It will appeal to all, including academics, amateur historians and archaeologists.

Artikelname: Roman Roads of Hampshire
Artikelbeschreibung: There is a wide spread fascination about Roman Roads and their locations. This book reveals their story in Hampshire, with the aid of many photographs and maps from the past. The detailed text is of particular value to ramblers and motorists seeking to broaden their knowledge of the subject.

Artikelname: Roman Roads of Kent
Artikelbeschreibung: There is a wide-spread fascination about Roman Roads and their locations. This book reveals their story in Kent, with the aid of many photographs and maps from the past. The detailed text is of particular value to ramblers and motorists seeking to broaden their knowledge of the subject.

There is a wide spread fascination about Roman Roads and their locations. These books reveal their stories in their areas, with the aid of many photographs and maps from the past. The detailed text is of particular value to ramblers and motorists seeking to broaden their knowledge of the subject.

Artikelname: South Uist: Archaeology and History of a Hebridean Island
Artikelbeschreibung: This is an in-depth account of the lives of the people of South Uist and the Western Isles (Outer Hebrides) over more than 6,000 years, as revealed by dramatic discoveries of Bronze Age mummification, Iron Age domestic rituals, Pictish death rites and Viking longhouses. Archaeological research, carried out by university teams from Britain and North America over the last 16 years, has transformed our knowledge of ancient island life and our broader understanding of island archaeology.With illustrations throughout, this book, which presents findings of international significance, will appeal to non-specialists as well as to those interested in archaeology, history, folklore, environment and wildlife.

Artikelname: The Boudican Revolt against Rome
Artikelbeschreibung: In AD 60, only seventeen years after the Roman invasion of Britain, the Iceni and Trinovantes of East Anglia and Essex joined forces in revolt against the harsh and oppressive Roman administration of the province. Their leader was Queen Boudica of the Iceni. With most of the Roman army away on campaign in Wales, the Roman cities of Colchester, London and Verulamium were sacked before Boudica and her warriors were defeated in the Midlands. This book tells the story of how the Romans coped with the most serious threat to their hold on Britain and explains the important contribution archaeology has made towards understanding the revolt.

Artikelname: The Iron Industry of the Forest of Dean
Artikelbeschreibung: From prehistoric times until late in the twentieth century iron was vital to the livelihood of those who lived and worked in the Forest of Dean. Indeed, the iron produced there was vital to the national economy from the Roman period to the early nineteenth century. The subsequent association of the Forest with coal mining has overshadowed this rich heritage and the full story remains untold until now.This book explores the numerous facets of the iron industry in the Forest of Dean including topics such as: techniques and processes involved in iron production, the evolution of iron making technology, changing uses for iron and information on the key individuals involved.The use of a wide range of sources, both archaeological and historical, ensures that the full set of events is presented in an enjoyable and accessible format. The account is completed with a series of appendices providing details and illustrations of key sites relating to this part of the Forest's industrial past.

Artikelname: The Old Bridges of Dorset
Artikelbeschreibung: Dorset's bridges mark key points in the county's network of communications, forming a rich architectural legacy that is all too often overlooked. Yet few other structures illustrate the skill of the stonemason and civil engineer in fitting structure to purpose in so pleasing a manner. Many enjoy beautiful settings and are visually attractive. Some carry Dorset's busiest roads or railways, others belong to the age of the packhorse and now link quiet lanes deep in the countryside. Those selected span 800 years, from the Middle Ages to the present, and range from the simple stone arch to bridges once regarded as being at the building technology.