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Britain in the Middle Ages: An Archaeological History
Francis Pryor
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Description for Britain in the Middle Ages: An Archaeological History
Paperback. As in 'Britain B.C.' and 'Britain A.D.' (also accompanied by Channel 4 series), eminent archaeologist Francis Pryor challenges familiar historical views of the Middle Ages by examining fresh evidence from the ground. Num Pages: 320 pages, 30 b/w illus, 16 col plates. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC; HDDM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 122 x 24. Weight in Grams: 262.
As in `Britain B.C.' and `Britain A.D.' (also accompanied by Channel 4 series), eminent archaeologist Francis Pryor challenges familiar historical views of the Middle Ages by examining fresh evidence from the ground. The term 'Middle Ages' suggests a time between two other ages: a period when nothing much happened. In his radical reassessment, Francis Pryor shows that this is very far from the truth, and that the Middle Ages (approximately 800-1550) were actually the time when the modern world was born. This was when Britain ... Read more
As in `Britain B.C.' and `Britain A.D.' (also accompanied by Channel 4 series), eminent archaeologist Francis Pryor challenges familiar historical views of the Middle Ages by examining fresh evidence from the ground. The term 'Middle Ages' suggests a time between two other ages: a period when nothing much happened. In his radical reassessment, Francis Pryor shows that this is very far from the truth, and that the Middle Ages (approximately 800-1550) were actually the time when the modern world was born. This was when Britain ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780007203628
SKU
V9780007203628
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About Francis Pryor
Dr Francis Pryor has spent thirty years studying the prehistory of the Fens. He has excavated sites as diverse as Bronze Age farms, field systems and entire Iron Age villages. From 1980 he turned his attention to pre-Roman religion and has excavated barrows, `henges', and a large ceremonial centre dating to 3800 bc. In 1982, while working in a drainage ... Read more
Reviews for Britain in the Middle Ages: An Archaeological History
`Pryor's performance in this book remains a hugely entertaining one.' Sunday Telegraph `[The book lets in] new and fascinating light.' Scotsman 'Francis Pryor is that rare combination of a first-rate ... Read more