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Record Nr.

UNINA9910811799203321

Autore

Arnold C. J (Christopher J.), <1953->

Titolo

An archaeology of the early Anglo-Saxon kingdoms / / C.J. Arnold

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York, : Routledge, 1997

ISBN

1-134-73098-5

1-280-13831-9

0-203-97511-1

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xviii, 259 pages) : illustrations, maps

Disciplina

942.01/5

Soggetti

Excavations (Archaeology) - England

Anglo-Saxons - Kings and rulers

Archaeology, Medieval

Great Britain History Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066

England Social conditions To 1066

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preface to the first edition -- Preface to the revised second edition -- Introduction -- A history of early Anglo-Saxon archaeology -- Migration theory -- Farm and field -- Elusive craftspeople -- Exchange -- The topography of belief -- Mighty kinfolk -- Kingdoms.

Sommario/riassunto

An Archaeology of the Early Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms is a volume which offers an unparalleled view of the archaeological remains of the period. Using the development of the kingdoms as a framework, this study closely examines the wealth of material evidence and analyzes its significance to our understanding of the society that created it. From our understanding of the migrations of the Germanic peoples into the British Isles, the subsequent patterns of settlement, land-use, trade, through to social hierarchy and cultural identity within the kingdoms, this fully revised edition illuminates