The Handbook of British Archaeology

A complete, accessible guide to the entire spectrum of archaeological discovery throughout the British Isles. Cross-referenced, with more than 500 drawings. Vast in scope and practical in style, this comprehensive and comprehensible guide to British archaeology is a valuable reference for students, professionals, and all who are interested in Britain's ancient past. Covering all types of archaeological finds, from bones to pottery, armor to jewelry, it offers a full and detailed picture of every major period from the Paleolithic to the medieval. It also provides explanations of such wide-ranging archaeological techniques as surveying, excavating, and dating, including clear definitions of every term used in modern archaeological study. This excellent handbook also features more than 500 drawings, cross-referencing, and a short bibliography with each entry. Lesley and Roy Adkins' many works include Archaeological Illustration, Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome, and Introduction to Archaeology. 319 pp 6 x 9 500+ line drawings