Archaeology Books
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Anticolonial Museum
Book SynopsisThe Anticolonial Museum acknowledges some of the consequences of colonialism in the current work of museums. Looking at museum theory in a critical way, it proposes a radical revision of museums' rhetoric on decolonisation, as well as their public image and practices.Bringing together a collection of reflections on decolonisation through the observation of museum performance and discourse, the author considers current practices in response to the social claims of marginalised groups and activists. Drawing from a genealogy of decolonial thinking in museology, Brulon Soares identifies the inherent paradoxes reflected in museum work. The book's focus is not exclusively on the reality of colonised countries, nor on the context of former imperialist nationsinstead, it raises anticolonial questions, finding common ground between the different actors involved in the museum: scholars, students, curators, practitioners, community members and Indigenous creators. One of the ceTable of ContentsIntroduction: Dismantling the showcase; 1. Heritage in exile; 2. On borders: Deconstructing the modern museum; 3. A time for the margins: On reconstructing and rehumanising; 4. Redistributing the museum: Towards a museology of hope; Conclusions: Reflections for our past’s future; References; Index.
£36.99
Cambridge University Press Ceramic Perspectives on Ancient Egyptian Society
Book SynopsisThis Element demonstrates how ceramics, a dataset that is more typically identified with chronology than social analysis, can forward the study of Egyptian society writ large. This Element argues that the sheer mass of ceramic material indicates the importance of pottery to Egyptian life. Ceramics form a crucial dataset with which Egyptology must critically engage, and which necessitate working with the Egyptian past using a more fluid theoretical toolkit. This Element will demonstrate how ceramics may be employed in social analyses through a focus on four broad areas of inquiry: regionalism; ties between province and state, elite and non-elite; domestic life; and the relationship of political change to social change. While the case studies largely come from the Old through Middle Kingdoms, the methods and questions may be applied to any period of Egyptian history.Table of Contents1. Ceramics as Dataset; 2. Integration of State and Province; 3. Investigating Egyptian Regionalism; 4. The Relationship of Political to Social Change; 5. The Complexity of Private Life; 6. Finding People through Potsherds; Glossary; References.
£17.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Cowens History of Life
Book SynopsisA newly revised and fully updated edition of the market-leading introduction to paleontology Designed for students and anyone else with an interest in the history of life on our planet, the new edition of this classic text describes the biological evolution of Earth's organisms, and reconstructs their adaptations and the ecology and environments in which they functioned. Cowen's History of Life, 6th Edition includes major updates, including substantial rewrites to chapters on the origins of eukaryotes, the Cambrian explosion, the terrestrialization of plants and animals, the Triassic recovery of life, the origin of birds, the end-Cretaceous mass extinction, and human evolution. It also features new chapters on plants, soils and transformation of the land; the Mesozoic marine revolution; and the evolution of oceans and climates. Beginning with the origin of the Earth and the earliest life on earth, the book goes on to offer insightful contributions covering: the evolution of Metazoans; the early vertebrates; life of vertebrates on land; and early amniotes and thermoregulation. The book also looks at: dinosaur diversity, as well as their demise; early mammals; the rise of modern mammals; the Neogene Savannas; primates; life in the ice ages; and more. Covers the breadth of the subject in a concise yet specific way for undergrads with no academic background in the topicReorganizes all chapters to reflect the geological series of events, enabling a new focus on big eventsUpdated with three brand new chapters and numerous revised onesPut together by a new editorial team internationally recognized as the global leaders in paleontologyFilled with illustrations and photographs throughoutIncludes diagrams to show internal structures of organisms, cladograms, time scales and events, and paleogeographic mapsSupplemented with a dedicated website that explores additional enriching information and discussion, and which features images for use in visual presentations Cowen's History of Life, 6th Edition is an ideal book for undergraduate students taking courses in introductory paleontology, as well those on global change and earth systems.Table of ContentsPreface vii About the Companion Website xi 1 The Origin of Life on Earth 1 2 The Earliest Life on Earth 17 3 The Origin of Eukaryotes 33 4 The Evolution of Metazoans 45 5 The Cambrian Explosion 59 6 Changing Life in a Changing World 71 7 The Early Vertebrates 93 8 Leaving the Water 109 9 Early Tetrapods and Amniote Origins 123 10 Early Amniotes and Thermoregulation 137 11 The Mesozoic Marine Revolution 151 12 The Triassic Takeover 169 13 Dinosaurs 181 14 Birds and the Evolution of Flight 203 15 The Cretaceous Terrestrial Revolution 219 16 The End of the Dinosaurs 233 17 Changing Oceans and Climates 245 18 The Origin of Mammals 263 19 Cenozoic Mammals 277 20 Geography and Evolution 297 21 Primates 313 22 Evolving Toward Humans 325 23 Life in the Ice Age 343 Glossary 361 Index 369
£55.05
Taylor & Francis Ltd Archaeological Theory in the New Millennium
Book SynopsisArchaeological Theory in the New Millennium provides an account of the changing world of archaeological theory and a challenge to more traditional narratives of archaeological thought. It charts the emergence of the new emphasis on relations as well as engaging with other current theoretical trends and the thinkers archaeologists regularly employ. Bringing together different strands of global archaeological theory and placing them in dialogue, the book explores the similarities and differences between different contemporary trends in theory while also highlighting potential strengths and weaknesses of different approaches. Written in a way to maximise its accessibility, in direct contrast to many of the sources on which it draws, Archaeological Theory in the New Millennium is an essential guide to cutting-edge theory for students and for professionals wishing to reacquaint themselves with this field.Trade Review"If you believe that theory is something you can ignore; if you believe that it is hopelessly relativist, post-processualist or, worse, post-modernist; if you seek a relatively short, refreshingly clear, and historically insightful overview of archaeological theory—and by that I mean social theory—since the 1980s; or if you teach a course on archaeological theory, then you need to read, and have your students read, this book. I say this because Archaeological Theory in the New Millennium is an engaging, concise, and forward-looking survey of theory in the field today, written by Oliver J. T. Harris and Craig N. Cipolla, that correctly targets the upcoming generation of archaeologists."- Timothy R. Pauketat, Illinois State Archaeological Survey and Department of Anthropology, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign."The manual is useful as it gathers the main set of fashionable ideas by which a section of the modern generation of archaeologists navigate their data, interpretations and thoughts. As such, it provides an excellent characterisation of the current state of this form of archaeological research, which deserves reflection." - Leo S. Klejn, Saint Petersburg State University, Russia"Archaeological Theory in the New Millennium reads easily. It is clear and simple even when addressing complex issues. It is a slender book with generous referencing, thoughtful illustrations, boxed digests of seminal thinkers which act as handy aidememoires and thematic cartoons amplifying the theories being discussed. The simplicity of delivery is deceptive. It is a book that can serve either the new student or the advanced theorist." - Pamela Armstrong, Journal of Skyscape ArchaeologyTable of Contents1. An introduction to contemporary archaeological theory: confronting dualisms 2. Beyond paradigms: a potted history of archaeological thought 3. Between thoughts and things: theorising practice and agency 4. Situating things in society: identity and personhood 5. Secret lives of things: object agency and biography 6. Things make people? Considering materiality, phenomenology, experience and entanglement 7. Mediating the world: archaeological semiotics 8. Finding symmetry: Actor-Network-Theory and new materialism 9. Multi-species archaeology: people, plants and animals 10. ‘Others’: postcolonialism, the ontological turn and colonised things 11. On breaking walls and building relations: a conclusion
£39.99
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Bosworth
Book SynopsisHighly illustrated account of the search for evidence of one of the most important battles in English history.
£21.25
Amberley Publishing Ruins and Follies of East Anglia
Book SynopsisEdward Couzens-Lake takes a look at the history behind the ruins and follies of the beautiful East Anglia.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Megaliths of Wales
Book SynopsisThe ancient standing stones, stone circles and burial chambers of Wales - remarkable feats of construction that are surrounded by legend.
£16.14
Amberley Publishing 50 Finds of Early Medieval Coinage
Book SynopsisThe latest entry in the popular 50 Finds series, this volume focuses on a variety of coins recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
£14.39
Government Publications Dunlin Castle; from Fortress to Palace
£42.75
American University in Cairo Press Iron from Tutankhamun's Tomb
Book SynopsisA comprehensive study of the iron objects found in Tutankhamun's tomb that include daggers, quivers, arrows, and an elaborately decorated bow caseA century after Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon's sensational discovery in 1922 of the virtually intact tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, the boy-king and his treasures continue to fascinate people all over the world. Although nearly 5,400 objects accompanied the young pharaoh on his journey to the afterlife, many of them have not been investigated in detail.Iron from Tutankhamun's Tomb analyzes iron artifacts from the tomb in depth for the first time. This group consists of small iron chisels set into wooden handles, an Eye of Horus amulet, a miniature headrest, and the blade of a richly decorated golden dagger. The most important of these were placed in close proximity to the king's mummy, emphasizing the high value attributed to this rare material in late Bronze Age Egypta time when iron smelting was not yet known in the land of the Nile.Written by a research team of archaeologists, scientists, and conservators, this comprehensive study explores in fascinating detail the context and meaning of these artifacts, while establishing for the first time that Tutankhamun's iron came from meteorites. They complete their examination with the results of chemical analyses, offering in the process a rich overall understanding of iron and its significance in ancient Egypt.
£29.99
University Press of Colorado Food Provisioning in Complex Societies:
Book SynopsisThrough creative combinations of ethnohistoric evidence, iconography, and contextual analysis of faunal remains, this work offers new insight into the mechanisms involved in food provisioning for complex societies.
£42.74
Birlinn General NorthEast Scotland
Book SynopsisToday the Northeast of Scotland is the picture of peace and tranquillity. Some of the highest quality agricultural land is to be found here. But it was not always like this.Written for the non-expert and including stunning photographs and diagrams, this is the essential introduction to the geology and landforms of this part of Scotland.
£7.99
Archaeopress Latrinae: Roman Toilets in the Northwestern
Book SynopsisLatrinae: Roman Toilets in the Northwestern Provinces of the Roman Empire' presents examples of Roman toilets from a wide area in northwestern Europe comprising Austria, Belgium, Britain, Germany and the Netherlands. Seven papers consider ‘typically Roman’ stone channel toilets, while five papers discuss the actually much more common wooden toilets of the cesspit type. Some studies concentrate on a single installation, others present a number of installations in their architectural surroundings. In addition, Roman chamber pots, which could be used either solo or in a toilet chair, are presented in two papers. A further paper on stercus, usually connected to latrine duty in the Roman army, questions this interpretation and offers a different meaning of the word. This book is the first collection on Roman toilets of the northwestern provinces, and gives a good overview of the possibilities for human waste removal in Roman times. The volume provides a fascinating introduction to this under-researched group of Roman installations.Trade Review‘Concluding, the current book is a valuable contribution, adding to a less researched aspect of life in the Roman Northwestern provinces. Also worth mentioning is the fact that all articles have images, plans, maps, reconstructions, pictures and drawings of the complexes and artefacts, which makes them very easy to use and reference. Focusing on a niched matter, all information available in the volume, as well as the general picture it offers, are welcomed contributions, with the potential of being relevant in future researches.’ – Rada Varga (2020): Studia Antiqua et Aarchaeologica 25/1Table of ContentsIntroduction – Stefanie Hoss; Sewers or cesspits? Modern assumptions and Roman preferences – Gemma Jansen; The latrine at the Roman fort on the Antonine Wall at Bearsden – David J Breeze; Flushed with success – a Roman flushing installation in the latrines of the Great Bathhouse of the Colonia Ulpia Traiana near Xanten (D) – Norbert Zieling; The latrines of Roman Aachen – Andreas Schaub; An outhouse in the garden? – Looking at a backyard in the vicus of Bonn – Jeanne-Nora Andrikopoulou-Strack, Manuel Fiedler and Constanze Höpken; A bath with public toilets in the vicus of Bonn – Gary White; The Roman public toilet of Rottenburg am Neckar – Stefanie Hoss; Latrines connected to bathhouses in Germania inferior – an overview – Michael Dodt; Roman toilets in Nijmegen, Oppidum Batavorum and Ulpia Noviomagus, the Netherlands – Elly N.A. Heirbaut; Arlon, apport des découvertes récentes dans le vicus à l’examen des latrines gallo-romaines – Denis Henrotay; A Roman latrine near St. Kolumba in Cologne and its remarkable contents – Michael Dodt; Latrine pits in the Roman vicus of Vitudurum / Oberwintherthur (Switzerland) – Verena Jauch; A Roman cesspit from the mid-2nd century with lead price tags in the civil town of Carnuntum (Schloss Petronell/Austria) – Beatrix Petznek; Roman chamber pots – Beatrix Petznek; A Roman ‘Toilet bowl’ from Speicher (Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany) – Bernd Bienert; The meaning of stercus in Roman military papyri – dung or human faeces? Or: who is supposed to clean this shit up? – Kai Juntunen
£33.25
Scala Publishers Ltd The Legacy of Vesuvius
Book Synopsis This sumptuous book reveals how discoveries of classical sculptures and frescoes in Pompeii and Herculaneum inspired artistic masterpieces created for the Spanish Bourbon Court in Naples during the eighteenth century. Ancient sculptures, frescoes and other archaeological finds discovered at the foot of Mount Vesuvius helped shape the artistic expression in Europe, particularly landscape paintings, sculpture, ceramics, furniture and portraits. These include images of the Bourbon royal family, and also detailed landscapes and cityscapes giving a glimpse into Naples at the time. Sculptures and frescoes from the Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum, the villas at Stabiae and Cicero and the Temple of Isis at Pompeii are examined alongside the art by well-known eighteenth-century artists they influenced, including Angelica Kauffman, Anton Rafael Mengs and Antonio Joli.
£36.00
Oxbow Books Spinning Fates and the Song of the Loom: The Use
Book SynopsisTextile imagery is pervasive in classical literature. An awareness of the craft and technology of weaving and spinning, of the production and consumption of clothing items, and of the social and religious significance of garments is key to the appreciation of how textile and cloth metaphors work as literary devices, their suitability to conceptualize human activities and represent cosmic realities, and their potential to evoke symbolic associations and generic expectations.Spanning mainly Greek and Latin poetic genres, yet encompassing comparative evidence from other Indo-European languages and literature, these 18 chapters draw a various yet consistent picture of the literary exploitation of the imagery, concepts and symbolism of ancient textiles and clothing. Topics include refreshing readings of tragic instances of deadly peploi and fatal fabrics situate them within a Near Eastern tradition of curse as garment, explore female agency in the narrative of their production, and argue for broader symbolic implications of textile-making within the sphere of natural wealth The concepts and technological principles of ancient weaving emerge as cognitive patterns that, by means of analogy rather than metaphor, are reflected in early Greek mathematic and logical thinking, and in archaic poetics. The significance of weaving technology in early philosophical conceptions of cosmic order is revived by Lucretius’ account of atomic compound structure, where he makes extensive use of textile imagery, whilst clothing imagery is at the center of the sustained intertextual strategy built by Statius in his epic poem, where recurrent cloaks activate a multilayered poetic memory.
£38.00
Sacristy Press Northumberland: A guide
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£27.00
Archaeopress Santuari e spazi confessionali nell’Italia
Book SynopsisThe cult of relics, encouraged by, among others, the emperor Constantine, Pope Damasus and the bishops Ambrose of Milan and Paulinus of Nola, led to the transformation of the Late Antique Italian landscape, and of suburban areas in particular. The process of gradual enhancement of the martyrs' tombs led to the creation of extensive sanctuaries, generally composed of funerary and cultic buildings, as well as service structures, pilgrims' lodgings and monasteries. The most important sanctuaries, such as those of Saints Peter in the Vatican, Paul on the Ostiense, Erasmus in Formia, Alexander in Nomentum, Felix in Cimitile, Gennaro in Naples, Felix in Venosa, Marcianus in Syracuse, and the Apostles in Concordia Sagittaria, became so popular that they justified Jerome's phrase: movetur urbs sedibus suis et currit ad martyrum tumulos. Between the 5th and 6th century, sanctuaries spread also in rural areas, usually along important roads, as documented by the site of San Canzian d'Isonzo. Analysing hypogeal and subdial contexts, Santuari e spazi confessionali nell’Italia tardoantica outlines the evolution of loca sancta, in a process that led the venerated tombs to become first memoriae, then places of worship and finally articulated sanctuaries. For the first time, the contexts of Rome are organically compared with those of the rest of Italy.Table of ContentsPremessa ; Prefazione ; Introduzione ; Roma ; I. Le origini. Il Santo Sepolcro e i trofei di Gaio ; II. Giustiziati per fede. Le deposizioni dei martiri ; III. Costantino e il culto dei santi. Gli interventi imperiali in Terrasanta ; IV. Silvestro, Giulio, Liberio. Pontefici al servizio dei santi ; V. Papa Damaso, cultore dei martiri ; VI. Santi stranieri ed evergeti laici. Lo sviluppo dei santuari ; VII. Dai sepolcri agli altari. I santuari alla fine dell’Antichità ; VIII. Conclusioni alla prima parte. I santuari romani da Pietro a Gregorio Magno ; Italia ; IX. Nuove comunità cristiane, nuovi santi. Il culto di protovescovi e martiri ; X. Depositiones. I cimiteri si santificano ; XI. La pace della Chiesa, la crescita dei santuari ; XII. I grandi vescovi. L’esempio di Damaso ; XIII. All’epoca dei grandi vescovi. Gli altri contesti ; XIV. Cambiamenti. Verso la transizione altomedievale ; XV. Conclusioni alla seconda parte. I Loca sancta trasformano il paesaggio italiano ; Conclusioni generali ; Bibliografia
£38.00
The History Press Ltd The A-Z of Curious Norfolk: Strange Stories of
Book SynopsisNorfolk’s spectacular coastline, quaint villages, historic houses, bustling market towns and meandering rivers all provide the perfect backdrop for some of the most curious tales from across the centuries.Which eccentric cleric’s final words were ‘Did I make the front page?’ Which annual race’s participants only eat lettuce? Why on earth is there an elephant on one Norfolk village sign? Where is the most accident-prone church in the county? How did a single feather save a monarch? Which of Norfolk’s heroes gives his name to an unlucky sporting score?Enthralling to both residents and visitors alike, The A-Z of Curious Norfolk is a perfect book to dip into – unless, of course, you can’t wait to turn the page and read more!Trade ReviewAuthor interviewed on BBC Radio Norfolk
£13.49
Troubador Publishing Ltd Solving Stonehenge
Book SynopsisA completely new understanding of the origin and purpose of Stonehenge. This is a full history and explanation of this world-famous structure and the people who built it.
£9.49
Anness Publishing Great Archaeologists
Book SynopsisThe lives and legacy of the people who discovered the world's most famous archaeological sites, with 200 stunning colour photographs
£8.54
Amberley Publishing Vindolanda: Everyday Life on Rome's Northern
Book SynopsisThe beautiful site the Romans called Vindolanda lies in south-west Northumberland, in the district of Tynedale, more or less half way between the North Sea east of Newcastle and the Irish Sea to the west of Carlisle. It is just within the boundary of the Northumberland National Park, and is a part of the World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall. The Wall itself was built on the whinstone ridge a mile to the north, with the fort of Housesteads two miles to the north-east, and that of Great Chesters five miles to the north-west. This book follows the site throughout its many phases of use and occupation. It explores the everyday life of those who lived and worked on the site and provides valuable new insight into the larger context of Rome's Northern Frontier: Hadrian's Wall. The translations of the Vindolanda Scrolls ('send fresh socks' etc) are also a treat!
£16.99
The History Press Ltd Gwynedd, Inheriting a Revolution: The Archaeology
Book SynopsisGwynedd - the north-west quadrant of Wales - is particularly rich in the archaeology of the industrial and modern periods. It was once the major producer of roofing slates worldwide, and for a while it dominated the international trade in copper ore. This is the first comprehensive study of the industrial archaeology of this fascinating region, and takes a wide-ranging view of its scope and nature. The mines, quarries and narrow-gauge railways for which the area is famous are covered in detail, as are well-known works of engineering such as the Menai and Britannia bridges. Also explored are lesser-known industries such as textile production, electricity generation and metal-processing, and other economic activities such as agriculture, which are not generally considered to be part of the industrial landscape.Using a wide range of fascinating evidence, the author tells the remarkable story of the society which evolved in Gwynedd, with its vigorous minority language and its radical politics. The legacies of industrial housing, churches and chapels, along with retailing and consumer goods, are all examined within the broader context of a globalising economy. This attractive volume will appeal to residents and local historians alike. In addition, anyone concerned with emerging issues in archaeology, such as the relationship between documentary, artefact and landscape evidence, the ways of reading the cultural landscape, the regional dimension to worldwide change, and the ways in which we approach the past through its material remains, will find this pioneering study of interest.
£20.40
Helion & Company The Arte Militaire: The Application of 17th
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£18.95
University Museum Publications Creation and Separation
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£60.32
Historic Environment Scotland The Small Isles
Book SynopsisSome ten thousand years ago, hunter-gatherers moving through a landscape newly emerged from the grip of the last Ice Age reached four islands on the western seaboard. The shores they landed on were deserted. After making camp, they struck out to hunt and explore. We know this because the evidence of their presence has been preserved down the millennia - in traces of flint and quartz, in charred fragments of grain and animal bone, in great heaped piles of ancient shellfish. The islands were Rum, Eigg, Canna and Muck - four distinctive shapes rising from the waters of the Inner Hebrides between Ardnamurchan and Skye. Collectively, they are known as the Small Isles.From those first moments on, people have been working these islands and using their resources, adapting each landscape to suit the changing needs of the communities they served. In this definitive new book, archaeologist John Hunter searches for the stories of the Small Isles in the evidence that survives - from the fragmentary physical remains of dwellings, defences, places of worship and monuments, to the records of early antiquarians, historians and travellers.This is a journey to rediscover communities that were erased by the mass migrations of the nineteenth century, and the rise of the Victorian sporting estate. Within a few generations cultural identity on the islands disappeared and a new order developed. Placenames were changed, buildings and structures abandoned, and traditions forgotten. The Small Isles became islands without memories.This comprehensive guide - illustrated with a wealth of photographs, maps and drawings - takes readers on a tour of both place and time. Crisscrossing the landscapes of four fascinating and evocative islands, it reveals traces of a forgotten past in everything that has been left behind.
£18.04
The University of Alabama Press Apalachicola Valley Archaeology
Book SynopsisSynthesizes the archaeology of the Apalachicola-lower Chattahoochee Valley region of northwest Florida, southeast Alabama, and southwest Georgia, from 1,300 years ago to recent times.
£30.56
Cambridge University Press The Idea of Cultural Heritage
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£23.75
Archaeopress Searching for the 17th Century on Nevis: The
Book SynopsisSearching for the 17th Century on Nevis is the first of a series of monographs dedicated to the archaeological investigation of the landscape, buildings and artefacts of the Eastern Caribbean by the Nevis Heritage Project. This volume presents the results of documentary research and excavation on two sugar plantation sites on the island of Nevis. Upper Rawlins, located high on Nevis mountain, was occupied in the late 17th and early 18th century and abandoned early. Fenton Hill was occupied from the mid-17th to the mid-19th century and originated with an earthfast timber building, probably a dwelling house, later converted to a kitchen and encapsulated in stone about 1700. The adjacent main house was probably destroyed in the French raid of 1706 and rebuilt in timber. The final occupation was by Portuguese Madeiran labourers, who were introduced to fill a labour force shortage in the 1840s. Detailed reports on the finds assemblage include discussions of the handmade, bonfired Afro-Caribbean pottery made by enslaved African women, imported European ceramics and glass, clay tobacco pipes, metalwork and building materials. The dominance of imported goods from south-western England demonstrates the strong mercantile links between Nevis and Bristol, but local Nevis production of ceramics adds new insights into the estatebased ceramic production on European lines.Table of ContentsDedication ; 1. Nevis: Settlement and Sugar ; 2. Excavations at Fenton Hill, St George’s Gingerland Parish, 2007 and 2009 ; 3. Excavations at Upper Rawlins, St George’s Gingerland Parish, 2005 and 2006 ; 4. Plantation Society, Material Culture and Global Connections ; 5. References ; Index ; Appendices
£59.09
Taylor & Francis Ancient Egypt
Book SynopsisThis fully revised and updated third edition of the bestselling Ancient Egypt seeks to identify what gave ancient Egypt its distinctive and enduring characteristics, ranging across material culture, the mindset of its people, and social and economic factors. In this volume, Barry J. Kemp identifies the ideas by which the Egyptians organized their experience of the world and explains how they maintained a uniform style in their art and architecture across three thousand years, whilst accommodating substantial changes in outlook. The underlying aim is to relate ancient Egypt to the broader mainstream of our understanding of how all human societies function.Source material is taken from ancient written documents, while the book also highlights the contribution that archaeology makes to our understanding of Egyptian culture and society. It uses numerous case studies, illustrating them with artwork expressly prepared from specialist sources. Broad ranging yet impressTrade Review‘It is hard to express how important this book is for me. When Barry J. Kemp sorts out the anatomy of Egyptian civilization, from elite and royal Early Dynastic Tombs to tower houses of late antiquity, he provides critical new understanding, beautifully illustrating each lesson with enviable elegance and clarity. In this third edition, Kemp continues to offer fresh, in-depth, eminently use-able, lasting perspectives on many facets of ancient Egyptian society and economy, while eschewing ephemeral, trendy theory. More than any other book, this one, and now it its third edition, continues to teach about and inspire a passion for the people of ancient Egypt and the civilization they created.’ Mark Lehner, Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, USATable of ContentsAcknowledgements; List of abbreviations of works; Introduction; Part I Establishing identity; 1 Who were the ancient Egyptians?; 2 The intellectual foundations of the early state; 3 The dynamics of culture; Part II The provider state; 4 The bureaucratic mind; 5 Model communities; Part III Intimations of our future; 6 New Kingdom Egypt: the mature state; 7 The birth of economic man; 8 Egypt in microcosm: the city of Amarna; Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd A History of Ancient Egypt
Book SynopsisExplore the entire history of the ancient Egyptian state from 3000 B.C. to 400 A.D. with this authoritative volume The newly revised Second Edition of A History of Ancient Egypt delivers an up-to-date survey of ancient Egypt''s history from its origins to the Roman Empire''s banning of hieroglyphics in the fourth century A.D. The book covers developments in all aspects of Egypt''s history and their historical sources, considering the social and economic life and the rich culture of ancient Egypt. Freshly updated to take into account recent discoveries, the book makes the latest scholarship accessible to a wide audience, including introductory undergraduate students. A History of Ancient Egypt outlines major political and cultural events and places Egypt''s history within its regional context and detailing interactions with western Asia and Africa. Each period of history receives equal attention and a discussion of the problems scholars face in its Table of ContentsList of Illustrations xii Maps xxviii Preface to the Second Edition xxix 1 Introductory Concerns 1 1.1 What is Ancient Egypt? 1 Chronological boundaries 1 Geographical boundaries 2 What is ancient Egyptian history? 3 Who are the ancient Egyptians? 4 1.2 Egypt’s Geography 6 The Nile River 8 The desert 9 Climate 10 Frontiers and links 11 1.3 The Makeup of Egyptian Historical Sources 12 Papyri and ostraca 12 Monumental inscriptions 14 Historical criticism 14 1.4 The Egyptians and Their Past 15 King lists 15 Egyptian concepts of kingship 19 1.5 The Chronology of Egyptian History 20 Modern subdivisions of Egyptian history 20 Absolute chronology 20 1.6 Prehistoric Developments 21 The beginning of agriculture 21 Naqada I and II periods 24 2 The Formation of the Egyptian State (ca. 3400–2686) 27 2.1 Sources 29 2.2 Royal Cemeteries and Cities 31 The Late Naqada culture 31 Dynasty 0 31 2.3 The First Kings 33 Images of war 33 The unification of Egypt 34 2.4 Ideological Foundations of the New State 35 Kings 35 Cemeteries 36 Festivals 36 Royal annals and year names 37 Gods and cults 38 Bureaucracy 40 2.5 The Invention of Writing 42 Precursors at Abydos 42 Hieroglyphic script 42 2.6 Foreign Relations 47 The Uruk culture of Babylonia 47 Late 4th‐millennium Nubia 50 Late 4th‐millennium Palestine 50 3 The Great Pyramid Builders (ca. 2686–2345) 52 3.1 Sources 53 3.2 The Evolution of the Mortuary Complex 55 Djoser’s step pyramid at Saqqara 56 Sneferu’s three pyramids 57 The great pyramids at Giza 58 Solar temples of the 5th dynasty 61 3.3 Administrating the Old Kingdom State 62 Neferirkara’s archive at Abusir 62 Officialdom 64 3.4 Ideological Debates? 67 Problems of royal succession 67 The gods Horus and Ra 69 3.5 Foreign Relations 70 Contacts with Nubia 71 Contacts with Asia 72 The western desert 72 3.6 Later Traditions about the Old Kingdom 73 Djoser and Imhotep 73 Sneferu 74 The great pyramid builders 74 4 The End of the Old Kingdom and the First Intermediate Period (ca. 2345–2055) 77 4.1 Sources 78 4.2 The Rise of the Regions and Political Fragmentation 79 Nomes and nomarchs 79 Officials’ biographies 79 Pepy II 83 Why did the Old Kingdom dissolve? 84 4.3 Foreign Relations 87 Nubian independence 87 The eastern desert and the Levant 89 Mercenaries 90 4.4 Competition between Herakleopolis and Thebes 90 Herakleopolis 90 Thebes 90 4.5 Appraising the First Intermediate Period 92 Middle Kingdom literary reflections 92 Historical critique 93 5 The Middle Kingdom (ca. 2055–1650) 95 5.1 Sources and Chronology 96 5.2 Kings and Regional Elites 98 Reunification and the 11th dynasty 99 The start of the 12th dynasty and the foundation of Itj‐tawi 99 Provincial powers in the early Middle Kingdom 101 Royal interference in the provinces 102 Administrative reorganization 104 Royal power in the 13th dynasty 104 5.3 Kings as Warriors 107 The annexation of Nubia 110 5.4 Egypt in the Wider World 112 The early Kingdom of Kush 112 The eastern desert and Sinai 112 Syria and Palestine 114 The world beyond 114 Rhetoric and practice in foreign relations 115 5.5 The Cult of Osiris 116 5.6 Middle Kingdom Literature and its Impact on Egyptian Culture 118 6 The Second Intermediate Period and the Hyksos (ca. 1700–1550) 122 6.1 Sources and Chronology 123 6.2 Avaris: Multiple Transformations of a Delta Harbor 124 A history of Avaris 124 Cultural hybridity 125 Other immigrants 127 6.3 The Hyksos 127 The name Hyksos 127 Hyksos origins 127 Egyptian cultural influences 128 Political history 130 The 14th and 16th dynasties 131 Hyksos rule in Palestine? 131 6.4 Nubia and the Kingdom of Kush 131 The independence of Lower Nubia 131 The Kingdom of Kush 132 Kerma 132 The extent of the Kingdom of Kush 134 6.5 Thebes in the Middle 136 Royal tombs 136 Seqenenra Taa 137 Kamose’s war 137 6.6 The Hyksos in Later Perspective 138 Queen Hatshepsut 139 The gods Ra and Seth 139 Manetho and Josephus 141 7 The Birth of Empire: The Early 18th Dynasty (ca. 1550–1390) 145 7.1 Egypt in a New World Order 148 7.2 Sources and Chronology 149 7.3 Egypt at War 150 War and society in the New Kingdom 150 The “war of liberation” 152 The annexation of Nubia 153 Wars in western Asia 157 7.4 Egypt and the Outside World 159 7.5 Domestic Issues 162 Royal succession 162 Hatshepsut 163 Royal funerary customs 167 New Kingdom bureaucracy 169 Building activity in the early 18th dynasty 171 8 The Amarna Revolution and the Late 18th Dynasty (ca. 1390–1295) 175 8.1 An International Age 177 The Club of the Great Powers 178 The administration of Syria and Palestine 179 The rise of the Hittites 181 A failed marriage alliance 182 8.2 Amenhotep III: The Sun King 182 Amenhotep III’s divinity and his building projects 183 The king’s family 186 The king’s court 187 8.3 From Amenhotep III to Amenhotep IV/Akhenaten 188 8.4 Akhenaten 189 Theban years (years 1 to 5) 191 Akhetaten (years 5 to 12) 192 Turmoil (years 12 to 17) 196 Akhenaten’s successors 197 8.5 Akhenaten’s Memory 199 9 The Ramessid Empire (ca. 1295–1213) 203 9.1 Domestic Policy: Restoration and Renewal 205 Sety I 205 Rameses II 206 9.2 International Relations: Reforming the Empire 209 Wars in Syria 209 Egyptian–Hittite peace 212 A new imperial structure 212 Foreigners in Egypt 214 9.3 Rameses’s Court 217 Officials 217 The royal family 219 9.4 A Community of Tomb Builders 222 10 The End of Empire (ca. 1213–1070) 229 10.1 Problems at Court 231 Sety II and Amenmessu 232 Saptah and Tausret 233 Sethnakht 233 10.2 Breakdown of Order 235 Tomb robberies 235 Workers’ strikes 236 10.3 The Decline of Royal Power 237 10.4 Pressures from Abroad 239 Libyans and Sea Peoples 239 The end of the international system 244 10.5 End of the New Kingdom 244 11 The Third Intermediate Period (ca. 1069–715) 249 11.1 Sources and Chronology 250 11.2 Twin Cities: Tanis and Thebes (the 21st dynasty, 1069–945) 253 Tanis 254 Thebes 256 A peaceful coexistence 258 11.3 Libyan Rule (22nd to 24th dynasties, 945–715) 260 Centralization and diffusion of power 260 The God’s Wife of Amun 263 11.4 The End of the Third Intermediate Period 265 Nubian resurgence 265 Saite expansion 267 12 Egypt in the Age of Empires (ca. 715–332) 272 12.1 Sources and Chronology 273 12.2 The Eastern Mediterranean in the 1st Millennium 275 12.3 Egypt, Kush, and Assyria (ca. 715–656) 279 Military incidents 279 12.4 Egypt, Greeks, and Babylonians (656–525) 283 Greek–Egyptian relations 283 Military activity 286 12.5 Recollections of the Past Under the Kings of Kush and Sais 286 12.6 Egypt and Persia (525–332) 290 Domination and resistance 291 Mixing cultures 296 13 Greek and Roman Egypt (332 bc–ad 395) 301 13.1 Sources and Chronology 302 13.2 Alexandria and Philae 304 Alexandria 304 Philae 307 13.3 Kings, Queens, and Emperors 308 The Ptolemies 309 Queen Cleopatra VII 311 Roman Egypt 312 13.4 Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians 313 Administration 313 Culture and religion 316 13.5 Economic Developments: Agriculture, Finance, and Trade 319 13.6 The African Hinterland 321 13.7 The Christianization of Egypt 324 Epilogue 327 Guide to Further Reading 329 Glossary 340 King List 343 Bibliography 349 Index 368
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British Museum Press The Lacock Cup Objects in Focus
Book SynopsisThe Lacock Cup is a rare object with a unique English history. Made in the 1430s, it is one of a handful of pieces of secular silver from the Middle Ages, which both survived the changing culture of Tudor fashion and the turmoil of the Reformation. The remarkable story of this special cup is brought to life in this short and accessible book.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Introducing Anthropology: What Makes Us Human?
Book SynopsisThe perfect starting point for any student new to this fascinating subject, offering a serious yet accessible introduction to anthropology. Across a series of fourteen chapters, Introducing Anthropology addresses the different fields and approaches within anthropology, covers an extensive range of themes and emphasizes the active role and promise of anthropology in the world today. The new edition foregrounds in particular the need for anthropology in understanding and addressing today's environmental crisis, as well as the exciting developments of digital anthropology. This book has been designed by two authors with a passion for teaching and a commitment to communicating the excitement of anthropology to newcomers. Each chapter includes clear explanations of classic and contemporary anthropological research and connects anthropological theories to real-life issues at the local and global levels. The vibrancy and importance of anthropology is a core focus of the book, with numerous interviews with key anthropologists about their work and the discipline as a whole, and plenty of ethnographic studies to consider and use as inspiration for readers' own personal investigations. A clear glossary, a range of activities and discussion points, and carefully selected further reading and suggested ethnographic films further support and extend students' learning. Introducing Anthropology aims to inspire and enthuse a new generation of anthropologists. It is suitable for a range of different readers, from students studying the subject at school-level to university students looking for a clear and engaging entry point into anthropology.Trade ReviewThis new edition of Introducing Anthropology updates a formidable and thought-provoking inquiry into what makes us human, and highlights how students can knowledgeably take part in important but sometimes difficult conversations that help shape a more just and sustainable world.Edward Liebow, Executive Director, American Anthropological Association "A classroom text written by teachers for teachers. I cannot recommend it highly enough."David Shankland, Director, Royal Anthropological Institute "Now, more than ever, we need to gain an empathetic understanding of the peoples with whom we share our planet. This makes anthropology essential to basic education. Fortunately, this book provides an excellent introduction to the subject replete with fascinating illustrations and insights that convey just how absorbing and interesting this task can be. It is one of those books one immediately wishes everyone would read."Daniel Miller, University College London PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITION “A lively and comprehensive introduction to a broad range of anthropological themes, peppered with ethnographic examples showcasing the diversity of human lives and societies, this book fills a gap and not only reveals the knowledge contributions of anthropology but also gives a hint of its magic.” Thomas Hylland Eriksen, University of Oslo “A thorough introduction to anthropology which is as engaging as it is informative. A must-read for all students starting in the subject, as well as an excellent book for those who simply want to know more about the subject matter and methods of anthropology.”Dave Latham, Birmingham Metropolitan College
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University of California Press Life along the Silk Road
Book SynopsisOffers a portrait of life along the great pre-modern trade routes of Eurasia. This edition tells about the history about this road to reconstruct the route through the personal experiences of travelers.Trade Review"A more completely reconstructed Silk Road and more colorfully depicted stories." -- H. Zhang CHOICE "Whitfield's biographical summaries neatly contextualize a range of social, religious, and geo-political perspectives." Bulletin of the Asia InstituteTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface to the Second Edition Note on Transliteration and Names Map Introduction Prologue: The Shipmaster's Tale 1. The Merchant's Tale 2. The Soldier's Tale 3. The Horseman's Tale 4. The Princess's Tale 5. The Courtesan's Tale 6. The Pilgrim's Tale 7. The Writer's Tale 8. The Official's Tale 9. The Nun's Tale 10. The Widow's Tale 11. The Artist's Tale Epilogue Notes References Index
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Wordwell Boyne and Beyond: Essays in appreciation of
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Casemate Publishers Exploring Ancient Sounds and Places
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Ethnographic Fieldwork
Book SynopsisNewly revised, Ethnographic Fieldwork: An Anthropological Reader Second Edition provides readers with a picture of the breadth, variation, and complexity of fieldwork. The updated selections offer insight into the ethnographer's experience of gathering and analyzing data, and a richer understanding of the conflicts, hazards and ethical challenges of pursuing fieldwork around the globe. Offers an international collection of classic and contemporary readings to provide students with a broad understanding of historical, methodological, ethical, reflexive and stylistic issues in fieldwork Features 16 new articles and revised part introductions, with additional insights into the experience of conducting ethnographic fieldwork Explores the importance of fieldwork practice in achieving the core theoretical and methodological goals of anthropology Highlights the personal and professional challenges of field researchers, from issues of profeTrade Review"This final section serves to bring full circle many of the central issues about the relationship between ethnographers and their research subjects and, thus, is a fitting conclusion to an extraordinary collection." (Anthropos, 2 October 2013) Table of ContentsAbout the Editors x Editors’ Acknowledgments xi Acknowledgments to Sources xii Fieldwork in Cultural Anthropology: An Introduction 1 Jeffrey S. Sluka and Antonius C. G. M. Robben Part I Beginnings 49 Introduction 51 Antonius C. G. M. Robben 1 The Observation of Savage Peoples 56 Joseph-Marie Degérando 2 The Methods of Ethnology 63 Franz Boas 3 Method and Scope of Anthropological Fieldwork 69 Bronislaw Malinowski Part II Fieldwork Identity 83 Introduction 85 Antonius C. G. M. Robben 4 A Woman Going Native 92 Hortense Powdermaker 5 Fixing and Negotiating Identities in the Field: The Case of Lebanese Shiites 103 Roschanack Shaery-Eisenlohr 6 Being Gay and Doing Fieldwork 114 Walter L. Williams 7 Automythologies and the Reconstruction of Ageing 124 Paul Spencer Part III Fieldwork Relations and Rapport 135 Introduction 137 Jeffrey A. Sluka 8 Champukwi of the Village of the Tapirs 143 Charles Wagley 9 Behind Many Masks: Ethnography and Impression Management 153 Gerald D. Berreman 10 The Politics of Truth and Emotion among Victims and Perpetrators of Violence 175 Antonius C. G. M. Robben Part IV The “Other” Talks Back 191 Introduction 193 Jeffrey A. Sluka 11 Custer Died for Your Sins 199 Vine Deloria, Jr. 12 Here Come the Anthros 207 Cecil King 13 When They Read What the Papers Say We Wrote 210 Ofra Greenberg 14 Ire in Ireland 219 Nancy Scheper-Hughes Part V Fieldwork Confl icts, Hazards, and Dangers 235 Introduction 237 Jeffrey A. Sluka 15 Ethnology in a Revolutionary Setting 244 June Nash 16 The Ethnographer’s Tale 256 Neil L. Whitehead 17 Anthropology from the Bones: A Memoir of Fieldwork, Survival, and Commitment 274 Cynthia Keppley Mahmood 18 Reflections on Managing Danger in Fieldwork: Dangerous Anthropology in Belfast 283 Jeffrey A. Sluka Part VI Fieldwork Ethics 297 Introduction 299 Jeffrey A. Sluka 19 The Life and Death of Project Camelot 306 Irving Louis Horowitz 20 Confronting the Ethics of Ethnography: Lessons From Fieldwork in Central America 318 Philippe Bourgois 21 Ethics versus “Realism” in Anthropology 331 Gerald D. Berreman 22 Worms, Witchcraft and Wild Incantations: The Case of the Chicken Soup Cure 353 Jeffrey David Ehrenreich 23 Code of Ethics (2009) 359 American Anthropological Association Part VII Multi-Sited Fieldwork 365 Introduction 367 Antonius C. G. M. Robben 24 Beyond “Culture”: Space, Identity, and the Politics of Difference 374 Akhil Gupta and James Ferguson 25 Afghanistan, Ethnography, and the New World Order 387 David B. Edwards 26 Being There … and There … and There! Reflections on Multi-Site Ethnography 399 Ulf Hannerz 27 A New Form of Collaboration in Cultural Anthropology: Matsutake Worlds 409 Matsutake Worlds Research Group Part VIII Sensorial Fieldwork 441 Introduction 443 Antonius C. G. M. Robben 28 Balinese Character: A Photographic Analysis 450 Gregory Bateson and Margaret Mead 29 The Taste of Ethnographic Things 465 Paul Stoller and Cheryl Olkes 30 Dialogic Editing: Interpreting How Kaluli Read Sound and Sentiment 480 Steven Feld 31 On Rocks, Walks, and Talks in West Africa: Cultural Categories and an Anthropology of the Senses 496 Kathryn Linn Geurts Part IX Refl exive Ethnography 511 Introduction 513 Antonius C. G. M. Robben 32 Fieldwork and Friendship in Morocco 520 Paul Rabinow 33 The Way Things Are Said 528 Jeanne Favret-Saada 34 Transmutation of Sensibilities: Empathy, Intuition, Revelation 540 Thomas J. Csordas 35 “At the Heart of the Discipline”: Critical Reflections on Fieldwork 547 Vincent Crapanzano Part X Engaged Fieldwork 563 Introduction 565 Jeffrey A. Sluka 36 Introduction – 1942 573 Margaret Mead 37 Scholarship, Advocacy, and the Politics of Engagement in Burma (Myanmar) 579 Monique Skidmore 38 “Human Terrain”: Past, Present and Future Applications 593 Roberto J. González 39 The Gaza Freedom Flotilla: Ethnographic Notes on “Othering Violence” 605 Nikolas Kosmatopoulos Appendix 1: Key Ethnographic, Sociological, Qualitative, and Multidisciplinary Fieldwork Methods Texts 612 Appendix 2: Edited Cultural Anthropology Volumes on Fieldwork Experiences 615 Appendix 3: Reflexive Accounts of Fieldwork and Ethnographies Which Include Accounts of Fieldwork 618 Appendix 4: Leading Cultural Anthropology Fieldwork Methods Texts 620 Appendix 5: Early and Classic Anthropological Writings on Fieldwork, including Diaries and Letters 622 Index 623
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British Museum Press The GayerAnderson Cat
Book SynopsisThe Gayer-Anderson Cat has been one of the most admired objects at the British Museum since its arrival in 1947. This book presents a detailed description of the cat and a discussion of its possible meaning and role in ancient times.
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The History Press Ltd The English Castles Story
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Thames & Hudson Ltd Archaeology The Whole Story
Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide through our whole human past that takes the reader on a tour through time and across the globe to every site of archaeological importance.Trade Review'An excellent accessible reference guide' - Current World Archaeology'Strikes the right balance between detail and readability, and the visuals are well chosen, well reproduced and, well, abundant' - AntiquityTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Deep Prehistory – From Apes to Modern Humans • 2. From Hunters to Farmers • 3. The Bronze Age and the Rise of Civilizations • 4. The Iron Age and the Ancient World • 5. The Medieval World • 6. The Modern World • 7. How Archaeology Works
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Princeton University Press In Search of the Phoenicians
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Winner of the Charles J. Goodwin Award of Merit, Society for Classical Studies"
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Birlinn General The Antonine Wall
Book SynopsisAs the most advanced frontier construction of its time, and as definitive evidence of the Romans' time in Scotland, the Antonine Wall is an invaluable and fascinating part of this country's varied and violent history. For a generation, from about AD 140 to 160, the Antonine Wall was the north-west frontier of the Roman Empire. Constructed by the Roman army, it ran from modern Bo'ness on the Forth to Old Kilpatrick on the Clyde and consisted of a turf rampart fronted by a wide and deep ditch. At regular intervals were forts connected by a road, while outside the fort gates clustered civil settlements. Antoninus Pius, whom the wall was named after, reigned longer than any other emperor with the exception of its founder Augustus. Yet relatively little is known about him. In this meticulously researched book, David Breeze examines this enigmatic life and the reasons for the construction and abandonment of his Wall.Trade Review'This is a distinguished book on all levels, eminently readable for a lay public but essential too for scholars' -- Colin Martin * History Scotland *
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Historic Environment Scotland St Kilda: The Last and Outmost Isle
Book SynopsisIn 1527 Hector Boece, the first Principal of King's College Aberdeen, wrote in his extensive History of the Scottish People of an island of rocky crags and prehistoric sheep, which could only be reached through extreme danger to life. It was, he explained, 'the last and outmaist Ile' of Scotland. It was St Kilda. St Kilda breaks the waters of the Atlantic Ocean some 100 miles west of the mainland, and 40 miles west of the Outer Hebridean island of North Uist. On clear days it appears as a dark silhouette on a distant horizon. Approach it, and it resolves into seven shapes - the four islands of Hirta, Boreray, Soay and Dun, and three towering sea stacks. It is an enigmatic and awe-inspiring landscape, a starkly beautiful vision of 'life on the edge' which has fascinated everyone from travellers, antiquarians and conservationists to writers, film crews and tourists. And, perhaps as a result, it is one of the most mythologised and misunderstood places on earth. Archaeologists Angela Gannon and George Geddes have spent over nine months living and working on St Kilda, and have been part of a team which has been researching its complex and remarkable history for more than a decade. In this new book they turn the popular perception of the archipelago on its head. St Kilda, they argue, has never existed in total isolation, but has always been linked to a network of communities scattered across the north western seaboard and the Highlands of Scotland. The Last and Outmost Isle pulls St Kilda back from the 'end of the world' to tell a compelling story of triumph over geographical adversity. What makes these islands so special is not their distance from 'civilisation', but rather their enduring capacity to remain a living, connected part of Scotland over the course of some three thousand years.Trade Review‘A fascinating book’ * Press and Journal *‘Debunks the romantic myth of an isolated, “uncivilised” community’ * The Times *‘Ground-breaking’ The Herald * The Herald *‘The definitive volume on St Kilda’ * Oban Times *
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Archaeology
Book SynopsisThis fully updated sixth edition of a classic classroom text is essential reading for core courses in archaeology.Archaeology: An Introduction explains how the subject emerged from an amateur pursuit in the eighteenth century into a serious discipline and explores changing trends in interpretation in recent decades. The authors convey the excitement of archaeology while helping readers to evaluate new discoveries by explaining the methods and theories that lie behind them. In addition to drawing upon examples and case studies from many regions of the world and periods of the past, the book incorporates the authors' own fieldwork, research and teaching. It continues to include key reference and further reading sections to help new readers find their way through the ever-expanding range of archaeological publications and online sources as well as colour illustrations and boxed topic sections to increase comprehension.Serving as an accessible and lucid textbook, an
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The History Press Ltd The Oldest House in London
Book SynopsisLondon's old buildings hold a wealth of clues to the city’s rich and vibrant past. The histories of some, such as the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey, are well documented. However, these magnificent, world-renowned attractions are not the only places with fascinating tales to tell. Down a narrow, medieval lane on the outskirts of Smithfield stands 41–42 Cloth Fair – the oldest house in the City of London.Fiona Rule uncovers the fascinating survival story of this extraordinary property and the people who owned it and lived in it, set against the backdrop of an ever-changing city that has prevailed over war, disease, fire and economic crises.
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Casemate Publishers Islands and Communities
Book SynopsisWater may separate islands and the mainland, but the sea also offers a vital link. This volume is one of three major outputs of the research and public engagement project Being an Islander': Art and Identity of the Large Mediterranean Islands, implemented between 2019 and 2024 at the University of Cambridge. This project aimed to elucidate what defines island identity in the Mediterranean. It explored how insularity affects and shapes cultural identity by integrating transdisciplinary research methodologies, for example, by producing an awarded documentary on insularity and island identity, drawing on the principles of visual anthropology, social anthropology and environment studies. This volume is the culmination of the project's research strands, undertaken by our key research teams in Cambridge, Cyprus, Greece and Italy. It disseminates our research across our main project themes: insularity, connectivity, mobility, migration, island art and material culture production, hybridity and diachronicity, and provides cross-disciplinary arguments and suggestions on the future of island archaeology and associated disciplines. Contributions included suggest that the relationship between people, place and material culture is what reveals important aspects of island identity and reframe the concept of the islands as a dynamic interplay shaped by social and historical episodes, connectivity and mobility, rather than geography or political boundaries. The volume advocates that the complex histories of the Mediterranean islands can also be a story of connections.
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New World Library Primitive Mythology: (The Masks of God, Volume 1)
Book SynopsisThe first volume in Joseph Campbell?s monumental four-volume The Masks of God series, originally published in 1959 and now revised with up-to-date science and new illustrations in this Collected Works of Joseph Campbell paperback edition In this first volume of The Masks of God, the world?s preeminent mythologist explores and illuminates the wellsprings of myth. Showing his exemplary combination of scholarly depth and popular enthusiasm, Joseph Campbell looks at the expressions of religious awe in early humans and their echoes in the rites of surviving primal tribes. Campbell shows how myth has informed our understanding of the world, seen and unseen, throughout time. As he explores and shares archetypal mythic images and practices, he also points to how these concepts inform our personal lives. Upon completing The Masks of God, Campbell found that his work affirmed ?the unity of the race of man, not only in its biology, but also in its spiritual history.? He likened this unity to a symphony in which various parts create a ?great movement.? Perhaps more than ever before, Campbell?s insight is not only illuminating but also inspiring.
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Berghahn Books Magical House Protection: The Archaeology of
Book Synopsis Belief in magic and particularly the power of witchcraft was once a deep and enduring presence in popular culture. “Diving into Brian Hoggard’s Magical House Protection is a remarkable experience… [It] provides an immersive and fascinating read.”—Fortean Times People created and concealed many objects to protect themselves from harmful magic. Detailed are the principal forms of magical house protection in Britain and beyond from the fourteenth century to the present day. Witch-bottles, dried cats, horse skulls, written charms, protection marks and concealed shoes were all used widely as methods of repelling, diverting or trapping negative energies. Many of these practices and symbols can be found around the globe, demonstrating the universal nature of efforts by people to protect themselves from witchcraft. From the introduction: The most popular locations to conceal objects within buildings are usually at portals such as the hearth, the threshold and also voids or dead spaces. This suggests that people believed it was possible for dark forces to travel through the landscape and attack them in their homes. Whether these forces were emanations from a witch in the form of a spell, a witch’s familiar pestering their property, an actual witch flying in spirit or a combination of all of those is difficult to tell. Additional sources of danger could be ghosts, fairies and demons. People went to great lengths to ensure their homes and property were protected, highlighting the fact that these beliefs and fears were visceral and, as far as they were concerned, literally terrifying.Trade Review “…a fascinating read for anyone interested in how fear of witchcraft and other dark forces have influenced the behaviour of people and therefore the archaeological record. Since it is not heavy on theoretical consideration, readers looking for accessible information on these aspects of past life can appreciate it. Those with a more academic interest will especially find the extensive material and finds catalogue useful. The book works well as a reference work for the subject, particularly for the UK and an excellent starting point when considering the rest of the world.” •Fennoscandia Archaeologica “Hoggard’s work will hopefully act as a springboard for exciting future readings of concealed objects situated within the history of belief and magic.” • Darkartsjournal “A solidly researched synthesis of the archaeological information to date…This book is the result of a huge amount of careful research and the compilation of an awe-inspiring volume of information and deserves to find a place as one of the standard readers for students of apotropaic folk practices in the UK and beyond.” • Raking Light “Diving into Brian Hoggard’s Magical House Protection is a remarkable experience… [It] provides an immersive and fascinating read.” • Fortean Times “Magical House Protection is thus an excellent resource as well as an addition to debate, and so can be used as a launch-pad for work to extend knowledge of the subject.” • Folklore “The cumulation of twenty years’ worth of research, Magical House Protection will bring increased attention a subject that—despite its great importance for understanding vernacular belief and practice in early modern and modern Britain—has often been overlooked. Its catalogue will be of great use for researchers exploring this topic in future, and for this contribution in particular it should be recommended.” • Reading ReligionTable of Contents List of illustrations Acknowledgements Preface Chapter 1. Folklore, Witchcraft, Religion Chapter 2. Witch-bottles Chapter 3. Concealed Shoes Chapter 4. Dried Cats Chapter 5. Horse Skulls Chapter 6. Written Charms Chapter 7. Protection Marks Chapter 8. Other Concealed Objects Chapter 9. Evidence of Darkness Chapter 10. Conclusions Chapter 11. Case Studies Gazeteer Bibliography
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Cambridge University Press Elements of Archaeological Wood and Woodworking
Book SynopsisWood is, and always has been, one of the most common and versatile materials for creating structures and art. It is therefore also a ubiquitous element of the archaeological record. This discussion of the study of archaeological wood introduces a number of approaches to the analysis of these organic remains, including a brief overview of wood science, factors that impact the survival of wood materials, wood anatomy, and dendrochronology. These sections are intended to help archaeologists and other interested non-specialists prepare to encounter archaeological woods, and to understand the potential scientific data that these remains could contribute to our understanding of the human past. This is followed by additional approaches from the social sciences. The study of woodworking techniques and toolmarks, combined with ethnoarchaeology and experimental archaeology, can push wood analyses further. A combination of these approaches can help to create a more holistic view of humankind''s relationship to wood.
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