Prehistoric Britain [Hardcover]

Timothy Darvill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1987

Tim Darvill examins the development of human societies in Britain from the earliest times down to the Roman Conquest, as revealed by available archaeological evidence. Special attention is given to six themes which are traced through all phases of prehistory: subsistence, technology, ritual, trade, society and population. Ideal for extramural course use, Prehistoric Britain is a book that can be read for pleasure by anyone interested in the early history of the British Isles.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

'This is the first book for a decade in which prehistoric Britain has been tackled by a single author with a single vision. It is readable throughout and has excellent and wide-ranging illustrations. This is an admirable guide for anyone who wishes to see the current state of prehistory in Britain.' - Current Archaeology

'Excellent and readable, and informed by a love of the land.' - Financial Times

'A lively up-to-date introduction.' - Oxbow News

'With a wide-ranging bibliography and index, Darvill's book provides a pleasing introduction to the story of British prehistory.' - TLS

'Tim Darvill has shown that there is always a place for a well-written account of the subject that makes effective use of modern approaches.' - British Archaeological News

'...an attractive, appropriately priced and well-pitched volume...' - - Antiquity --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Timothy Darvill was born and brought up in Gloucestershire. He was educated in Cheltenham, and at Southampton University where he obtained an honours degree in Archaeology. His postgraduate research focused on the Neolithic period in Wales and the West of England. Between 1983 and 1985 he worked for the Western Archaeological Trust and the Council for British Archaeology before establishing himself as a freelance consultant. More recently he has been appointed to the BPF Chair of Property Development and Archaeology at Bournemouth University. A Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and a former Chairman of the Institute of Field Archaeologists, Professor Darvill is a nominated member of the Council of the National Trust and a Director of the Cotswold Archaeological Trust Ltd. Other publications include: The Archaeology of the Uplands (1986) and Ancient Monuments in the Countryside (1987). --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 223 pages
• Publisher: Yale Univ Pr (May 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0300039514
• ISBN-13: 978-0300039511
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,547,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Old but useful, June 3, 2011

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This review is from: Prehistoric Britain (Hardcover)

Tim Darvill's book is still useful to those of us studying prehistory in Britain, even though it was published back in 1987. It si still a useful reference.