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An archaeology of the early Anglo-Saxon kingdoms / C.J. Arnold.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Arnold, C. J. (Christopher J.), 1953-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Excavations (Archaeology)--England.
- Excavations (Archaeology).
- Anglo-Saxons--Kings and rulers.
- Anglo-Saxons.
- Archaeology, Medieval.
- Great Britain--History--Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066.
- Great Britain.
- England--Social conditions--To 1066.
- England.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xviii, 259 pages) : illustrations, maps
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Routledge, 1997.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- 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
- Contents:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-134-73098-5
- 1-280-13831-9
- 0-203-97511-1
- 9780203975114
- OCLC:
- 226376636
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