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Book SynopsisThe development of European archaeology as a scholarly discipline in the nineteenth century was closely connected with the appearance of systematic methods for dating archaeological materials and these methods evolved largely in Scandinavia. Professor GrÃslund's book is the first in-depth study of what is now recognised as a crucial stage in the history of archaeology. Beginning with an analysis of the basic elements of archaeological dating systems, he traces the origin and subsequent development of these systems, examining in detail how they were built up and refined. The Three Age System, methods of dating by find associations and the applications of typology for relative dating are themes that receive particular attention. Individuals, however, are never lost from sight. Throughout the book the author seeks to assess the contribution of the often colourful personalities involved and the volume concludes with a valuable biographical appendix.
Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. The conceptual framework; 3. The museum background; 4. C. J. Thomsen and the Three-Age System; 5. The works of Magnus Bruzelius; 6. The Stone Age: the division into two and three periods; 7. The Bronze Age: the division into two periods; 8. The Iron Age: the division into two and three periods; 9. The pre-Roman Iron Age; 10. The Roman Iron Age: the division into two periods; 11. Coins and Iron Age chronology; 12. Dating in the Bronze Age with special reference to Scandinavia; 13. Montelius' own account of his chronological method; 14. The origin of typology as chronological method; 15. General aspects; Biographical notes; References; Index.
