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

• Autore: Arnold C. J (Christopher J.), <1953->
• Pubblicazione: London ; ; New York, : Routledge, 1997
• Edizione: 2nd ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xviii, 259 pages) : illustrations, maps
• Disciplina: 942.01/5
• Soggetto topico: Excavations (Archaeology) - England; Anglo-Saxons - Kings and rulers; Archaeology, Medieval
• Soggetto geografico: Great Britain History Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066; England Social conditions To 1066
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Archaeology of the early Anglo-Saxon kingdoms
• ISBN: 1-134-73098-5; 1-280-13831-9; 0-203-97511-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910811799203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II