Customer Reviews
Excellent Buy - By: S, 03 Jan 2008 
This book is excellent for anyone wanting a general introduction into archaeology, but also for anyone wanting to look at specific time periodsin British history, within depth studies by some of the leading archaeologistin these fields.
This book has good studies of individual artifacts & sites, & also provides a good history of the relevant time period.
Futhermore this book also provides a good evaluation of social, economic & political factors of these archaeological sites.
This book is clear & concise which pictorial representation which makes it easy for anyone studying the field or with a general interest to understand.
I can't praise this book enough as an introdutory book, you wont find a better review of these periods without looking at books dedicted to the specific areas.
A Must buy for a General overview of British Archaeeology - By: , 15 Jan 2001 Excellent overview of British archaeology from Paleolithic to modern. Although more leaning towards the prehistory of Britain, most periods are well covered & the detail of certain sections is excellent:in particular the Mesolithic, Bronze Age & Iron Age sections show great summaries within a small amount of text. The post-Anglo Saxons sections are also well written, although this period seems less well-represented than the prehistory. The book also reflects good, up-to-date thinking on these subjects. Ideal for A-level & above, it is also well suited to the individual who wants a more detailed overview on periods within Archaeology without having to read heavy, specialised texts. Buy it.
AN EXCELLENT ACADEMIC INTRODUCTION - By: , 22 Nov 2000 As an archaeology student this book came highly recomended to me. Since purchasing it I have realised why! This is a comprehensive chronological guide to the history of Britain through archaeology. From the very dawn of British pre-history to the latest fields of industrial Britain, this book looks at the surviving archaeological evidence & the way it has been uncovered . It is not the best guide to methods, but it is not meant to be. It is however an essential guide to British Archaeology & a must for all students of the subject & interested laypeople.
